Senior Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Chesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to drive financial operations and lead a team of management accountants. The role emphasizes responsibility for accurate reporting, analysis, and support for strategic business decisions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional team leadership, financial insight, and a commitment to developing a resilient finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing management accounting functions.
• Ability to conduct detailed financial analyses.
• Proven track record in team management and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants.
• Manage outsourced management accounting team for timely service delivery.
• Conduct variance analysis and produce comprehensive Board reporting packs.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Communication

Coaching and mentorship

Job description

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As the Senior Management Accountant, you will be at the heart of financial operations, ensuring the delivery of accurate and insightful information that supports strategic business decisions.

What you'll do:

As Senior Management Accountant, you will immerse yourself in every aspect of financial management within this thriving rgroup. Your day-to-day activities will see you guiding both internal colleagues and external partners towards shared goals by providing expert oversight on all aspects of management accounting. You will be responsible for preparing robust monthly accounts, analysing trends that inform strategic direction, producing insightful reports for senior leadership, managing complex reconciliations, supporting audits, contributing to budgeting processes, and responding flexibly to ad-hoc requests. Your ability to communicate clearly across departments ensures that everyone remains aligned with organisational objectives while your commitment to nurturing talent helps build a resilient finance function capable of adapting to change. Success in this role means not only delivering outstanding results but also inspiring those around you through your dedication to teamwork, accuracy, transparency, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants by setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and supporting their professional growth through coaching and guidance.
• Manage the outsourced management accounting team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services in line with agreed service level agreements while maintaining high standards.
• Allocate tasks effectively within the team to guarantee high-quality output and nurture a collaborative culture focused on shared success.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and the outsourced team by proactively resolving issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with meticulous attention to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness to support business needs.
• Conduct detailed analysis of financial performance including variance analysis and trend identification to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Oversee weekly and monthly margin reconciliations ensuring reported margins are accurate and weighted average cost calculations are reliable.
• Produce comprehensive Board reporting packs tailored to meet evolving business requirements with clarity and insight.
• Take full ownership of the balance sheet for the main trading entity by ensuring all reconciliations are current, accurate, well-documented, and compliant with best practices.
• Provide financial support and guidance to Finance Business Partners and budget holders enabling informed decision-making throughout the organisation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates