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Senior Management Accountant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 61,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Management Accountant

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded, fully qualified Senior Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. This is a high-visibility role offering regular exposure to senior leadership, where your insights will directly influence strategic business decisions and support the continued growth of the organisation.

The Role

As Senior Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end monthly management accounts process. Beyond producing accurate financial information, you will be responsible for interpreting results, presenting insights to senior stakeholders, and partnering with department heads to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Insight

Own the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
Deliver clear financial commentary, analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
Lead monthly performance review meetings and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.

Strategic Business Partnering

Act as a trusted financial adviser to operational and commercial stakeholders.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
Support decision-making through robust financial analysis and forecasting.

Financial Control & Compliance

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong internal financial controls.
Manage VAT calculations and statutory reporting requirements.
Ensure financial processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient.

Audit & Statutory Support

Act as a key contact for external auditors.
Prepare audit schedules and support the completion of statutory accounts.
Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure timely delivery of required information.

Continuous Improvement

Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for process enhancement.
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Drive improvements in reporting, controls, and financial processes.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit a resilient, commercially focused accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident challenging the status quo.

Essential Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Strong management accounting experience within a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.
Proven experience managing the full monthly management accounts process.
Strong understanding of UK VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership teams.

Desirable Experience

Experience within a multi-site business environment.
Previous involvement in external audits and statutory accounts preparation.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a role with genuine visibility, influence, and career progression. You will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play a key role in supporting business growth and performance.

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