Management Accountant | Based in Nottingham | £45 - 50k plus benefits
Are you a commercially sharp finance professional who thrives on turning numbers into strategic insight? Do you enjoy leading a small team, managing the day-to-day financials, and influencing wider business decisions? If so, an established and growing organisation in the East Midlands is seeking a confident and technically strong Management Accountant to join their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be the number 2 to the Financial Controller and take ownership of core finance operations. You’ll work across departments to support profitability decisions, ensure accurate reporting, and help modernise finance processes. If you enjoy a blend of month-end delivery, commercial analysis, and process improvement – this could be your next step.
The Role:
Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis
Deliver consolidated monthly reporting and cashflow forecasting
Manage payroll processes (weekly & monthly) with accuracy and efficiency
Lead product costing and gross margin analysis to support pricing and profitability
Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and performance analysis
Support budget planning, forecasting cycles, and year-end audit preparation
Supervise and develop the Assistant Management Accountant
Champion continuous improvement and help enhance financial systems and reportingAbout You:
You’ll be a Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
You bring strong technical accounting and analytical skills, with great attention to detail
You’re confident working with stakeholders across finance and operations
You’ll have experience managing payroll and producing management accounts
You’re hands-on, process-driven, and always looking to improve how things are done
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and with Sage 200 would be advantageousIf you're ready to step into a varied and rewarding finance leadership role in a well-established, forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make your mark.
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