Management Accountant

Cost AccountantLeicester (Hybrid)up to £55,000 plus bonus and benefitsThe Role: We are pleased to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded business based in Leicester as they look to appoint a Cost Management Accountant into their finance team. This role plays a key position within the finance function, taking ownership of the organisation''s cost base while supporting the delivery of high-quality reporting, forecasting, and financial control across multiple cost centres. Sitting at the heart of the finance team, the position offers excellent exposure to business partnering, cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvement, while also providing the opportunity to influence how financial insight is delivered across the wider business.Key Responsibilities: • Own the end-to-end cost reporting process across all overhead and operational expenditure cost centres. • Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packs including budget vs actual analysis, forecasts, and detailed commentary on performance. • Produce accurate month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, and other cost-related adjustments. • Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations for cost-related accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly. • Support the budgeting and forecasting process across multiple departments and cost centres. • Develop rolling forecasts and provide scenario analysis to support business planning and decision making. • Analyse spend trends and identify ..... full job details .....