Job Title: Financial and Management Accountant (9-Month FTC)Location: Leicester or Northampton Contract: 9-Month Fixed TermAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial and 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.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in KatchrProducing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accountsLeading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accrualsConducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners and assisting in setting chargeable targetsSupporting decision-making through data provision and financial insightManaging payroll, P11D reviews, and employee bonus calculationsOverseeing purchase and nominal ledgers, partner payments, and drawingsPreparing tax analysis and assisting with audit preparationAssisting with annual budget processes and fielding partner queriesLine management of direct reports, including Purchase Ledger Assistant and Accounts AssistantSkills and Experience RequiredStrong knowledge of ..... full job details .....