Management Accountant FTC in Leicester

Job Description Management AccountantLeicester | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Ready to step into a key finance role within a global engineering and manufacturing business? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful aerospace engineering manufacturer with annual revenues exceeding £250 million. Due to ongoing business requirements, they are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Leicester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or finalist accountant looking to take ownership of financial reporting, business partnering and process improvement activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Finance & IT Director, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting operational decision-making and ensuring robust financial controls across the business. You'll also act as deputy to the Finance Manager when required and support the development of junior finance team members. Prepare and support the timely completion of monthly management accounts Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accounting accuracy across the finance function Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budget and forecast Manage foreign exchange accounting, including currency revaluations and rate updates Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting and external audits Support capital expenditure evaluations and investment business cases Drive improvements in working capital performance Manage Accounts Payable activities and mentor developing finance team members We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and influencing business performance. ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be a finalist with relevant experience Previous experience as a Management Accountant within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills Confident stakeholder management and business partnering skills Collaborative and supportive finance team If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge within a complex manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.