Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Bethel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Senior Management Accountant to lead their accounts team and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in producing accounts to auditing standards and have strong analytical skills. This role involves overseeing payroll and compliance while driving process improvements. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. The position is based full-time on-site in Corwen, UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience producing accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis.
• Ability to analyse and interpret cost data effectively.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the small accounts team for accurate monthly management accounts.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Oversee payroll and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant

Strong cost accounting expertise

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive in problem-solving

Job description

Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

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• You will be based full time from the rural offices in Corwen Salary dependant on experience
• £40,000
• £50,000 This is a diversified, multi-faceted business spanning agriculture, hospitality, retail, and related services.

They are seeking a hands‑on Senior Management Accountant to oversee and run their small accounts department, delivering high‑quality financial information and business insight across the portfolio.

The Role Lead and manage the small accounts team, ensuring accurate monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.

Produce accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and thorough reconciliations.

Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support informed decision‑making across multiple portfolio facets.

Manage the month‑end close process, cost accounting activities, reconciliations, and robust financial controls.

Oversee payroll, accounts payable / receivable, and ensure regulatory and accounting compliance.

Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive process improvements in systems and controls.

Collaborate with senior management to provide business insights and support strategic planning.

Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and external stakeholders as required.

Mentor and develop junior accounting staff where applicable.

Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant or equivalent, with hands‑up capability.

Extensive experience producing accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis.

Strong cost accounting expertise and the ability to analyse and interpret cost data effectively.

Excellent analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and reporting.

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to interact effectively with non‑finance colleagues.

Trustworthy, professional, detail‑oriented, and proactive in problem‑solving.

Willingness to be hands‑on and contribute across the organisation as needed.

You must be able to work on‑site in Corwen and have your own transport to commute to the offices.

Sponsorship won't be offered for this role.

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