Job Title: Financial & Management Accountant (9-Month FTC)
Location: Leicester or Northampton
Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial & Management Accountant to join a professional services firm's Finance Department. Based in either Leicester or Northampton, this is a fixed-term position covering a period of 9 months.
You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and strategic finance projects, while also providing support and leadership to the wider finance team.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in Katchr
* Producing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accounts
* Leading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals
* Conducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners and assisting in setting chargeable targets
* Supporting decision-making through data provision and financial insight
* Managing payroll, P11D reviews, and employee bonus calculations
* Overseeing purchase and nominal ledgers, partner payments, and drawings
* Preparing tax analysis and assisting with audit preparation
* Assisting with annual budget processes and fielding partner queries
* Line management of direct reports, including Purchase Ledger Assistant and Accounts Assistant
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, finance regulations, and reporting standards
* Demonstrated experience in team management
* Comfortable with a continuous improvement approach to finance operations
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Experience working in a professional services or partnership environment (desirable)
Qualifications
* Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) - desirable but not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.