Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Salary up to £45,000

The Opportunity

Are you a highly analytical Management Accountant with strong forecasting expertise, looking for a role where your insight genuinely makes a difference?

This is a visible, high-impact opportunity where your ability to interpret data, identify trends, and deliver accurate forecasts will directly support key business decisions. You’ll operate at a senior level within the organisation, forming part of the management team, with real influence and exposure — all without direct line management.

Working in a fast-paced, service-led environment, you’ll play a key role in presenting clear financial insight, supporting senior stakeholders, and helping shape performance through meaningful analysis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and turning complex data into clear, actionable outcomes.

Due to current business needs, we require someone who can start at short notice. We are open to both interim contractors and permanent candidates, offering flexibility depending on your situation.

If you’re an experienced Management Accountant who values ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact, this role offers both challenge and progression in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Full ownership of the month-end close process including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Delivering robust financial analysis, forecasting, and variance commentary
• Preparation of detailed reporting packs for senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes with a high degree of accuracy
• Driving cash flow forecasting and working capital performance
• Analysing trends across revenue, margin, and cost base to support strategic decisions
• Business partnering across departments to improve performance and control costs
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls and reporting processes
• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Providing ad-hoc analysis and insight to support business initiatives

About You

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)

• You will have proven experience in a Management Accountant role (not a step-up opportunity)

• You will be available immediately or with a short notice period

• Strong background in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis is required

• Experience within a service-led or fast-paced commercial environment is essential 

• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders
• Resilient, proactive, and able to manage pressure and competing deadlines
• Naturally inquisitive with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working model

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays increasing with time served + your birthday off! 

• Pension, healthcare and life assurance

• Employee discounts

• Collaborative, fast-moving environment where finance has real influence

The Bottom Line

This is a challenging, fast-paced Management Accountant role where your analytical ability and forecasting expertise will set you apart. You’ll play a key role in shaping business performance, with the autonomy and exposure that comes from being part of the management team.

If you want a role where you can add value, challenge thinking, and make a measurable impact, this is it.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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