Financial & Management Accountant-9 months FTC

Job Title: Financial & Management Accountant (9-Month FTC)

Location: Leicester or Northampton
Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial & Management Accountant to join a professional services firm's Finance Department. Based in either Leicester or Northampton, this is a fixed-term position covering a period of 9 months.

You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and strategic finance projects, while also providing support and leadership to the wider finance team.

• Supporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in Katchr

• Producing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accounts

• Leading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals

• Conducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners and assisting in setting chargeable targets

• Supporting decision-making through data provision and financial insight

• Managing payroll, P11D reviews, and employee bonus calculations

• Overseeing purchase and nominal ledgers, partner payments, and drawings

• Preparing tax analysis and assisting with audit preparation

• Assisting with annual budget processes and fielding partner queries

• Line management of direct reports, including Purchase Ledger Assistant and Accounts Assistant

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, finance regulations, and reporting standards

• Demonstrated experience in team management

• Comfortable with a continuous improvement approach to finance operations

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Experience working in a professional services or partnership environment (desirable)

• Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) - desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.