Management Accountant, UK

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North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Consulting
The Role
The Management Accountant will prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, VAT returns, cash-flow reports, variance analysis, and management reporting. Responsibilities include maintaining financial controls, supporting audits, overseeing ledgers, credit control, and cash management, and partnering with operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost control. The role will also provide commercial insight, improve processes and automation, strengthen reporting, and lead the Finance Assistant while communicating effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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Location: Northwest England, United Kingdom

Work Mode: Full-time, hybrid

 

About the Company:

The company is a well-established manufacturing business and part of an international group operating within the circular economy and sustainable materials sector, transforming recycled plastics into durable, high-quality products used across a variety of industrial and infrastructure applications.

The culture is collaborative, and supportive, where people are encouraged to take ownership, work together across functions, and contribute ideas that improve processes and business performance. The environment combines the stability of an established organisation with the agility and continuous improvement mindset of a growing business.

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join the Finance team and play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of the business.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for monthly reporting, financial controls, transactional finance oversight, and team leadership. The candidate will be supported by the Finance Assistant, and partner closely with stakeholders across the business.

This is a hands-on position suited to a finance professional who enjoys being close to the operation, improving processes, and ensuring finance delivers accurate, timely, and meaningful information to support business performance.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, VAT returns, fixed asset accounting, cash flow reporting, variance analysis, and the preparation of management reports and performance insights.

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, statutory requirements, internal policies, and group reporting standards while supporting annual audit activities.

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, cash management, and the maintenance of efficient and accurate financial processes.

• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, business planning, cost control, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, process improvements, increased profitability, and stronger business performance.

• Build strong relationships across the organisation and communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, increase automation, and enhance reporting capabilities.




Requirements

We are Looking for:

  • 2-3+ years’ experience within a Management Accountant or similar role
  • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) – preferred, open for candidates who will be taking their exams soon
  • Previous experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or product-based environments is preferred
  • Strong understanding of management accounting principles, month-end reporting, and financial controls
  • ERP system experience
  • Solid Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively
  • Confident and accountable personality, with the ability to take ownership and make decisions
  • Strong relationship-building skills, collaborative and approachable
  • Organised and detail-oriented specialist committed to delivering accurate, timely work
  • Proactivity and focus on improvements, with a desire to challenge processes constructively
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Professional and trustworthy individual able to communicate effectively at all levels

 



Benefits

  • Opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization with a clear purpose and a genuine ambition to make a positive environmental impact.
  • A strong, values-led culture, that prioritizes collaboration, integrity, and accountability.
  • Caring working environment where leaders are approachable and teamwork is encouraged.
  • Ongoing professional development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
  • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, additional holiday flexibility during the Christmas period
  • Hybrid setup with 1-2 days working from home if desired
  • Flexible start and finish times can be accommodated around agreed working hours

 

This job description is confidential and not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs and the ongoing development of the organisation.



Skills Required

  • 2-3+ years of experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role
  • Qualified accountant through CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or product-based environments
  • Strong understanding of management accounting principles, month-end reporting, and financial controls
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and manipulation
  • Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and work confidently and accountably
  • Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented approach with commitment to accurate and timely work
  • Proactive approach to process improvement and constructive challenge
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Professional, trustworthy communication at all organizational levels
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The Company
1,006 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Prodensa is a Mexico-focused nearshoring and professional-services firm that helps global manufacturers and service providers establish, expand, and operate business activities in Mexico. Its offerings include advisory and consulting, turnkey operations, project management, workforce solutions, industrial real estate, trade compliance, employer-of-record, and back-office support. Prodensa combines strategic guidance with operational execution from market entry and feasibility through startup and ongoing operations.

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