Senior Management Accountant

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services provider in Stoke on Trent is looking for a Senior Management Accountant. You will own the monthly management accounts, lead financial reviews, and prepare impactful reports for strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualifications and advanced Excel skills, with a proactive and friendly approach to work. The role offers a salary of £50,000 per annum, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of management accounts, providing insights into financial performance.
• Lead month-end accounts preparation for seamless closure.
• Prepare impactful Board Packs to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Leverage AI and BI tools to streamline reporting processes.
• Drive year-end completion and manage auditor relations.

Skills

ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification

Advanced Excel skills

Hands-on approach

Responsibility and initiative

Friendly and approachable personality

Desire to progress

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, and interesting business based in Stoke on Trent offering fantastic product choice, great brands and sensational service. They are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of the monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assume full ownership of management accounts, providing clear insights into financial performance
• Lead the month-end accounts preparation, ensuring a seamless close
• Providing an oversight and authorisation for balance sheet reconciliations
• Establish and refine month-end routines to enhance efficiency and set an ambitious 10-working-day, month-end close process
• To prepare impactful Board Packs that facilitate strategic decision-making
• Innovate and develop dynamic reporting formats that meet business needs
• To leverage AI and BI tools to streamline processes, enhancing both accuracy and consistency in reporting
• Cultivate and enhance data and analytical capabilities to support informed decision-making
• Provision of cash flow forecasting to inform strategic planning
• Spearhead the creation and completion of robust budget and forecasting models
• Drive year-end completion and effectively liaise with auditors for a smooth audit process
• Deliver comprehensive financial performance reports and conduct in-depth analysis
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with departmental managers to explain findings and performance
• Providing financial insight to support strategic operational decisions
• Challenging and supporting commercial teams to ensure sound financial choices
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting, including key promotions and commercial initiatives

Qualifications

For the Senior Management Accountant role, it would be good to see candidates with:

• ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification (candidates who are Qualified by Experience will also be considered)
• Advanced Excel skills
• A hands-on approach
• Someone who will take responsibility and show initiative
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Someone who wants to progress within their role

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary

£50,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.