Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic career progression

Great benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting a Senior Management Accountant to oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, and VAT submissions for a private equity-backed financial services group. You will support controls, due diligence for acquisitions, and cash flow forecasting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication. £65k+ salary with strong career progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigating variances.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Support development and governance procedures for financial controls.
• Assist with acquisitions via due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to year-end audit coordination with external auditors.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle with analysis and reporting.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and insights for senior management.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Management accounts experience

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Senior Management Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing financial processes and delivering timely management accounts to support decision-making. Your work will help ensure the smooth running of the organisation's financial operations and provide valuable insights for strategic planning.

Client Details

A private equity-backed financial services group with a strong reputation in wealth management and financial planning, known for its growth, ambitious culture and focus on career development.

Description

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances where required.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of financial controls and governance procedures.
• Assist with acquisitions by contributing to due diligence activities and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the year-end audit process, coordinating information and liaising with external auditors.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle through analysis, reporting, and financial insight.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support senior management decision-making.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives, finance projects, and other duties as required.

Profile

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders

Job Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on background and experience
• Fantastic career progression
• Great benefits package