Senior Management Accountant

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their Finance team in Ipswich. This role involves leading a team, managing balance sheets, and delivering financial reports. The ideal candidate will be qualified or a finalist with significant management accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management accounting.
• Experience in medium to large organisations.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Management Accountants.
• Produce and review month-end results.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Leadership capability

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems

Effective communication

Education

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a confident and capable Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and strong leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or finalist-level accountant who is ready to take ownership of core financial processes and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a small team of Assistant Management Accountants (AMAs), ensuring high-quality outputs and professional development.
• Taking full ownership of the balance sheet, including monthly reviews and reconciliations.
• Producing and reviewing month-end results in collaboration with the wider finance team.
• Processing accruals and prepayments in line with financial principles and operational inputs.
• Conducting and challenging balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Interrogating the fixed asset register and ensuring correct capitalisation and depreciation.
• Tracking and reconciling cash transactions across the business.
• Building strong relationships across Finance and operational teams to improve data quality and reporting.
• Supporting continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial awareness. You should be:

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a credible finalist with strong experience in management accounting.
• Experienced in working within medium to large organisations, ideally operating in a Corporate environment.
• A confident leader with the ability to delegate effectively, manage performance, and develop team members.
• Skilled in planning and diary management, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and experienced with ERP systems throughout your career.
• Comfortable challenging financial data and assumptions, with a strong understanding of what “good” looks like in areas such as balance sheet integrity, fixed assets, and payroll reconciliations.
• A clear and professional communicator, both via email and phone.
• Eligible to work in the UK (Right to Work required).

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.