Senior Management Accountant

Clarkson Evans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical and solar installer in Greater London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to improve financial reporting routines and assist with audit preparations. This role involves transitioning to a new ERP system and requires relevant accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Business Intelligence platforms like Power BI. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a focus on collaboration and a detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support helpline

Free on-site parking

Refreshments provided

Early finish Fridays

Summer & Christmas events

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge required.
• Experience in a managerial role is beneficial.
• Must be motivated to deliver high-quality work on time.

Responsibilities

• Improve financial data reporting routines.
• Assist with annual audits and statutory accounts.
• Review and refine accounting procedures.

Skills

Relevant accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Microsoft Power BI

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Tools

Financial systems

Business Intelligence platforms

Job description

Senior Management Accountant

£55,000 - £60,000

Clarkson Evans is the largest electrical and solar installer working in the new build housing sector. Our successful business continues to grow by expanding into renewable technologies, and we are transforming our systems and processes to ensure that growth has a sustainable platform. We need to ensure we have robust financial controls and provide the right information at the right time to support business decision making whilst we transform our systems and processes.

This role will report to the Head of Finance and work alongside our other Management Accountant, who prepares the routine entries through to draft Management Information. Where this role differs is that it will be focused on developing new and improved data to report routines as well as resolving other process inefficiencies. This is especially important as we transition to our new ERP system. We are looking for someone who is happy to take ownership of their own projects to drive improvements and play a pivotal role in the adoption of our new ERP system.

We like to work in a collaborative manner and therefore want someone who has the confidence and knowledge to make a positive contribution to discussions and when relevant can research new ideas independently with minimal guidance for wider consideration.

Your Key Focus

Your key focus will be helping the business to make better use of the financial data

• Improving existing routines
• Determining new routines to aid the transition to our new ERP system
• Determining ongoing routines for our new ERP system

Additional Tasks

• Assisting with annual audit preparation and reviewing statutory accounts
• Balance sheet and other reconciliations to assist the wider department
• The continuous review and improvement of accounting procedures
• Assisting other areas of the finance team with ad hoc queries as required
• Additional ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Relevant accounting experience with strong technical knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills & good working knowledge of financial systems
• Experience of Business Intelligence platforms, notably Microsoft Power BI
• Previous management experience (useful but not essential)
• To be motivated to deliver work of a high standard to tight deadlines
• A strong attention to detail
• To be flexible
• An effective communicator with colleagues across the company
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• Willing to challenge current procedures in a constructive manner

Benefits

• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 further days' holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• 24 / 7 free & confidential support helpline
• In-house wellbeing team
• Free on-site parking
• Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
• Early finish Fridays
• Summer & Christmas social events

Our Values

Commitment | Change | Career Progression | Care | Collaboration

Clarkson Evans is an equal opportunities employer and we're proud of our fair and inclusive recruitment process. We recognise the benefits of having a diverse workforce and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. If you have any special requirements which would help you with our application process, please let us know.