Senior Management Accountant

Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a permanent, full-time role in Warrington. This key position involves overseeing financial operations, producing management accounts, and leading a finance team. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry and qualifications like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. You'll directly support the Finance Director and have a real impact on business decisions within a thriving SME environment.

Benefits

Stable, permanent position

Opportunity for career development

Close interaction with the leadership team

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience necessary as a Senior Management Accountant.
• Requires specific experience in the construction industry.
• Must have strong skills in cashflow management and budgeting.
• Experience in managing a finance team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations.
• Produce management accounts and financial statements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage cashflow and working capital effectively.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience as a Senior Management Accountant

Construction industry experience

Knowledge of CIS

Management accounts production

Experience with financial mentorship

Cashflow management

Budgeting and forecasting

Proficient in accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of payroll processes

Tools

Sage 50

Eque2 Construct

Deltek

Job description

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
Location: Warrington
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Fully office based

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a thriving SME business at its Head Office in Warrington. This is a key senior finance role, offering the chance to take ownership of the finance function while working closely with the Finance Director to support business performance and continued growth.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business and lead a small finance team of 2x Finance Assistants. This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across the organisation, combining operational finance with strategic input.

This position would suit a strong Senior Management Accountant ready to step up into a more senior finance role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, banking, and general ledger activity
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring performance against budget
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and liquidity, identifying efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors
• Oversee VAT returns, Corporation Tax submissions, and regulatory filings
• Work closely with project managers and department heads on costs, margins, and financial performance
• Maintain finance systems and ensure records are accurate and up to date
• Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team, fostering a high‑performance culture
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and reporting

Experience & Qualifications:

• Ideally fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant
• Construction industry experience is essential
• Knowledge of CIS
• Strong experience producing management accounts
• Experience managing or mentoring finance staff
• Experience managing year‑end processes and external audits
• Background in cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Accounting systems such as Sage 50, Eque2 Construct, or Deltek; Advanced in Excel (advantageous)
• Understanding of payroll processes

Why Join?

• Join a thriving SME business with ambitious growth plans
• Senior, visible role with genuine influence on business decisions
• Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and leadership team
• Lead and develop a small, committed finance team
• Stable, full‑time, permanent position in a fully office‑based environment

If this sounds like your next move, please get in touch today for a confidential discussion.