Accountant

Location: Leicester, UKContract Type: Temporary Salary: £250-350 depending on experience

Company Overview:Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Leicester, seeking an experienced Temporary Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment to support the financial team during a critical period of transition or increased workload.

Role Summary:The Temporary Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the finance function, driving insights through accurate financial reporting, and ensuring robust controls are in place to meet the company's operational and strategic goals. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, internal teams, and external stakeholders to provide financial clarity and guidance during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management Reporting:

   • Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
   • Review and analyze financial performance, providing variance analysis to actuals, budgets, and forecasts.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting:

   • Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
   • Develop commentary to support forecasting discussions and future planning initiatives.

3. Cost Analysis:

   • Collaborate with operational teams to analyze manufacturing costs, cost controls, and project profitability.
   • Support initiatives for cost improvement, margin analysis, and operational efficiencies.

4. Operational Involvement:

   • Partner with production and procurement teams to better understand the impact of operations on financial performance.
   • Assist in stock valuation and monitor inventory-related financial transactions.

5. Compliance & Controls:

   • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.
   • Maintain proper internal controls to protect assets and company integrity.

6. Ad-Hoc Projects:

   • Support the finance and leadership teams with ad-hoc projects, including systems/process improvements or preparation for audits.
   • Serve as a key resource for change initiatives within the finance function.

Essential Criteria:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in financial systems, ERP software, and advanced MS Excel.

Desirable Criteria:

• Familiarity with costing methodologies and inventory management in manufacturing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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