Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Fantastic career progression

Great benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Management Accountant to oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, and VAT returns for a private equity-backed financial services group. You’ll support controls, due diligence, cash flow forecasting and year-end audits, with involvement in budgeting and ad-hoc reporting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, strong accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, plus effective stakeholder communication to drive

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances where required.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of financial controls and governance procedures.
• Assist with acquisitions by contributing to due diligence activities and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the year-end audit process, coordinating information and liaising with external auditors.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle through analysis, reporting, and financial insight.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support senior management decision-making.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives, finance projects, and other duties as required.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a Senior Management Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing financial processes and delivering timely management accounts to support decision-making. Your work will help ensure the smooth running of the organisation's financial operations and provide valuable insights for strategic planning.

Client Details

A private equity-backed financial services group with a strong reputation in wealth management and financial planning, known for its growth, ambitious culture and focus on career development.

Description

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances where required.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of financial controls and governance procedures.
• Assist with acquisitions by contributing to due diligence activities and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the year-end audit process, coordinating information and liaising with external auditors.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle through analysis, reporting, and financial insight.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support senior management decision-making.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives, finance projects, and other duties as required.

Profile

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders

Job Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on background and experience
• Fantastic career progression
• Great benefits package