Senior Management Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Manchester is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a 12-month FTC, ASAP start. You will lead a finance team, drive reporting excellence, strengthen controls and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.

The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to shape how finance supports the wider business. 3 days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (desirable).
• Proven leadership experience coaching and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team to deliver timely reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual reporting activities.
• Provide high-quality financial insight to support performance.
• Own key balance sheet areas and governance across processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Management Accountant

12 month FTC initially, with the view to going permanent

ASAP start

Location: Manchester, 3 days a week onsite
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and influencing financial performance?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of a key finance function within a large, complex organisation. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll drive reporting excellence, strengthen financial controls and play a central part in ongoing finance transformation initiatives.

You'll lead a talented accounting team, ensuring the delivery of reliable financial information while helping the business make informed commercial decisions. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to contribute to strategic projects that will shape the future of the finance function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team of finance professionals, creating an environment where people can perform, grow and succeed.
• Ensuring the smooth delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.
• Providing high-quality financial insight and analysis to support business performance.
• Taking ownership of key balance sheet areas and maintaining strong governance across financial processes.
• Working closely with finance and business stakeholders to improve reporting, drive efficiency and enhance decision-making.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes through automation, standardisation and improved controls.
• Contributing to finance transformation programmes, including systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.

About You

You'll be a technically strong accountant who combines attention to detail with a commercial mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience in management accounting, financial accounting or Record-to-Report environments.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards and month-end processes.
• Experience operating within a large, multi-entity or complex business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP and finance systems.
• The ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and build strong relationships across the business.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a track record of improving finance processes.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a business that values continuous improvement and professional development. You'll work alongside senior leaders, contribute to meaningful change programmes and have the opportunity to shape how finance supports the wider organisation.