Senior Management Accountant

Sellick Partnership; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB qualification and a minimum of 18 months' experience in the Housing sector. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, supporting budget setting, and leading on financial reporting. This position offers a salary range of £55,000 - £58,000, with potential for up to £60,000 for extensive experience.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification or working towards it is essential.
• Minimum 18 months' experience in the Housing sector required.
• Strong technical knowledge of management and financial accounts must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support annual budget setting and forecasting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and audit schedules.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Data manipulation skills

Tools

Power BI

Open Accounts

Job description

Role: Senior Management Accountant
Type: Permanent
Salary: 55,000 - 58,000 (up to 60,000 for extensive experience)
Location: Fully remote (candidates must be within 2 hours of Cambridgeshire)

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Housing Association to recruit a Senior Management Accountant on a permanent basis.

The responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant will be:

• Producing accurate, timely monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting, and reforecast processes.
• Preparing statutory financial statements, regulatory returns, and year-end audit schedules.
• Leading on accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and commentary for management reporting.
• Acting as a finance business partner to budget holders, providing meaningful insight and advice.
• Maintaining and developing financial systems, including Open Accounts and Power BI.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and wider team with strategic financial projects.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Management Accountant role will have:

• CCAB qualification (or actively working towards).
• Minimum 18 months' experience within the Housing sector (2+ years desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of management and financial accounts, SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of variance analysis, reporting, regulatory returns, and year-end processes.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills, with experience of Power BI.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to challenge and support budget holders effectively.

How to apply for the Senior Management Accountant role:

If you believe you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity, please apply directly or contact either Tim Farnsworth or Daniella Pye at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and submitted to the client on an ongoing basis.

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