About the Organisation Our client is a well-established business with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. As part of an expanding finance function, they are seeking a Management Accountant/ Finance Manager to support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and insightful analysis.The Role This position plays a central role in providing reliable financial information to senior leadership. Working within a busy finance department, you will be responsible for producing management accounts, completing key reconciliations, supporting budgeting processes, and contributing to financial planning. You will also oversee transactional finance activities and guide a small team, ensuring efficient processes and effective controls.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations.Monitor bank balances, prepare supplier payment runs, and manage inter-account transfers.Maintain the fixed asset register.Produce monthly management accounts with supporting commentary.Prepare and submit VAT returns.Oversee the purchase-to-pay process, including approval workflows and controls.Support annual budgeting and provide analytical insight.Assist with rolling forecasts, including PandL, balance sheet and cashflow.Analyse financial and non-financial KPIs to support performance improvement.Investigate trends, highlight anomalies and recommend corrective actions.Prepare