Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a qualified accountant to support a finance team in Chester. The role involves delivering financial insights, preparing monthly management accounts, and providing variance analysis. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and knowledge of Sage 200 is a plus. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required for financial data analysis.
• Fully qualified accountant necessary for this role.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Deliver timely and accurate variance analysis against budget.
• Produce financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Support annual budget process and reforecasting.
• Analyze cost and revenue trends.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Confidence working with large data sets

Knowledge of Sage 200

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

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Base pay range

This range is provided by Michael Page. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Description

Supporting the Finance team by delivering high‑quality management accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis, providing timely and accurate financial insights to guide operational and commercial decision‑making.

My client is a well‑established, medium‑sized organisation. They are committed to delivering excellence in their field and offer opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Prepare monthly management accounts with clear, concise commentary and supporting schedules.

Deliver timely and accurate variance analysis against budget and forecast, explaining key performance drivers.

Produce concise, insightful financial reporting for internal stakeholders.

Support the annual budget process and regular reforecasting, challenging assumptions to strengthen financial plans.

Analyse cost and revenue trends, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Work collaboratively within the Finance team to ensure consistent, high‑quality outputs.

Provide financial insight and support to operational teams and build strong relationships across the business.

Maintain robust financial controls and reconciliation processes.

Support continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting, and systems.

Assist with audit and year‑end activities as required.

Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Profile

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets

Knowledge of Sage 200

Job Offer

• Excellent holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing