Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Leyland (Hybrid)

£40,000 - £45,000

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join an exciting division in a leading UK wide business that is hugely successful within their industry. You'll be reporting to the Finance Manager and playing a key role in financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Your work will ensure accurate management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to guide and support direct reports while managing month-end reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Producing high-quality analysis for monthly results, forecasts, and budgets, including variance bridges.
• Preparing detailed management accounts with insightful commentary for senior leadership.
• Partnering with finance, commercial, and operational teams to resolve discrepancies and communicate financial concepts to non-finance colleagues.
• Driving profit improvement plans with operational and commercial managers to ensure financial targets are met.
• Providing sites with key financial insights to help manage labour costs effectively.
• Tracking and visualising contract performance metrics using dashboards and data analysis.
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring variances are understood and addressed.
• Maintaining data integrity across offline databases and SAP, ensuring validation and cost-revenue alignment.
• Coordinating with external auditors to meet statutory audit requirements on time, with no material adjustments.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIFs) and SAP.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations, and reporting standards.
• Experience in forecasting and stakeholder management.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly.

They offer flexibility, career development, and a great benefits package designed to support you through all of life's moments. That's why they are ranked among the top 1% of employers by Investors in People.

Career Development - Clear progression and development plansPension - Competitive employer contributionsHolidays - Minimum 24 days + bank holidaysFlexible Benefits - Tailor your package, including extra leave, Cycle2Work, gym discounts, and charity givingSavings Perks - Discounts on shopping, travel, and healthcare, including free GP service and dental vouchersCommunity Impact - 2 paid volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice

Become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Apply now!