Senior Management Accountant

LHH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to lead the Record to Report function in a large, complex professional services environment.

You will manage a team of finance professionals, own close processes, drive controls, and provide insight to support strategic decisions. This role targets a 6-month contract with a view to permanent and involves senior stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading a Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or R2R function.
• Strong people management experience and ability to inspire teams.
• Experience in a large, complex multi-entity organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of Management Accountants and Assistant Accountants.
• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accounting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Produce management accounts, KPI reporting, variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Partner with key stakeholders to provide financial insight and support business decisions.
• Lead intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through robust financial analysis.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

6 month contract with a view to go permanent

Salary is between £60,000 + £68,000

Lead Financial Excellence in a Growing Professional Services Environment

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to lead our Record to Report (R2R) function within a large, complex organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of financial reporting processes, lead a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will manage a team of finance professionals and oversee the end-to-end financial close and reporting process. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls, and delivering valuable insight to support decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of Management Accountants and Assistant Accountants.


• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.


• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accounting schedules.


• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.


• Produce management accounts, KPI reporting, variance analysis and financial commentary.


• Partner with key stakeholders to provide financial insight and support business decisions.


• Lead intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities.


• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through robust financial analysis.


• Act as a key contact for external auditors.


• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Proven experience leading a Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or R2R function.


• Strong people management experience, with the ability to develop and inspire teams.


• Experience working within a large, complex multi-entity organisation.


• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.


• Professional services or legal sector background.


• Exposure to finance transformation, systems implementation or continuous improvement projects.


• Experience within an organisation with turnover exceeding £250m.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a large and growing organisation.


• Leadership role with genuine influence across the finance function.


• Exposure to transformation and process improvement initiatives.


• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.


• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you're a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact within a complex finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.