Our client are an establishing SME manufacturing business urgently seeking a Part-Time Management Accountant to join them on a permanent basis, hybrid working, based in South Leicestershire.

As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for running a successful day- to-day finance function, managing and effectively reporting on financial performance, supporting non-finance areas of the business, along with providing information to the owner and his management team.

Duties as the Management Accountant to include but not limited to:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for all group companies.
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances.
• Assisting with production of annual Budgets and in-year forecasts.
• Day-to-day management and reconciliation of bank accounts resolving any discrepancies.
• Cash Flow management.
• Responsible for accurate recording of sales and accounts receivable.
• Debtor management, collection and reporting.
• Responsible for accurate recording of purchases, inventory and accounts payable.
• Creditor management, payment and reporting.
• Liaising with external accountants for ad-hoc queries and for year-end accounts production.
• Oversee payroll and pension processes.
• Completion and reporting of all HMRC filings and returns.
• Production and submission of quarterly VAT Returns.
• Strengthening systems, processes, and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy.
• Developing, mentoring and oversight of small finance team, including hands on support.

The ideal candidate will be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week (flexible times and hybrid working) holding management accounting experience in a hands-on accounting environment. Working knowledge of Sage50 Accounts would be advantageous.