Senior Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to prepare management accounts and work with senior leadership. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, a hybrid working arrangement, and strong career progression. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and skilled in presenting financials. Exposure to financial services is a plus.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, able to present financials clearly.
• Adaptable, commercially minded, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and journal postings.
• Production of statutory accounts and supporting external audit.
• Partnering with operational MDs for variance analysis and cost reviews.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Variance analysis

Commercial insight

Adaptability

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

CMA are supporting a fast-growing national group in the financial services sector with the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. The business has expanded rapidly in recent years through acquisition and organic growth, now operating on a significant scale with strong ambitions for the future. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, evolving environment where finance is seen as a key business partner, not just a back-office function. This role will suit someone practice trained, looking to make their first or second move.

What will the Senior Management Accountant role involve?

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal postings.
  
• Production of statutory accounts and support through external audit.
  
• Continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial accuracy.
  
• Partnering with operational MDs to provide clear variance analysis, cost reviews, and commercial insight.
  
• Contribution to project accounting including acquisitions, integrations, and ad hoc analysis.
  
• Acting as cover for payroll management responsibilities when required.
  

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Management Accountant vacancy:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
  
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence in presenting financials clearly to non-finance colleagues.
  
• Adaptable, collaborative, and commercially minded, with the ability to thrive in a changing, ambitious group.
  
• Previous exposure to financial services would be advantageous but is not essential.
  

Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Management Accountant:

• Salary £50,000 £60,000 depending on experience.
  
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 2 3 days per week in the Southampton office.
  
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a high-growth group offering strong career progression potential.
  
  

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