Maternity Cover - Management Accoutnant

We are working with a well established business that operates across multiple sites and is looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of a Management Accountant to cover maternity This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, turning numbers into insight and helping stakeholders understand financial performance. The role offers a good mix of reporting, budgeting, and business partnering, with the chance to influence decision-making across several parts of the organisation. You will be part of a supportive finance team and will gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, systems, and stakeholders, making it an excellent role for someone looking to further develop their management accounting experience. * Producing monthly management accounts for a number of business units, including clear analysis of performance against budget. * Working with operational teams to understand financial results and explain key variances. * Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including gathering, reviewing, and consolidating financial information. * Preparing monthly VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC guidance. * Supporting the preparation of financial data required for regulatory and statutory reporting. * Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, including preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules. * Developing a strong understanding of internal finance systems and helping improve reporting processes where possible