Senior Management Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves leading the budget process, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supervising a talented team of Management Accountants. The ideal candidate will have significant management accounting experience and a solid understanding of current accounting issues. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a collaborative team culture that values fairness, integrity, and trust. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Extensive annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle benefits

Membership to Sports and Social Club

Qualifications

• Qualified with C.C.A.B. or CIMA membership.
• Significant recent management accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budget process and supervise month-end processes.
• Prepare monthly reports for Senior Command Team.
• Manage and develop the Management Accountants team.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

IT Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

C.C.A.B. or CIMA membership

Tools

Excel

Large ERP Systems

Job description

Description: Key role within the senior management team
Manage financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction.

About Our Client
Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work alongside uniformed officers. A dedicated team of professional support staff operates in various areas, including finance. We seek skilled individuals to join our police family to help keep South Yorkshire communities safe. Our annual budget exceeds £300 million, employing over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse and professional workforce reflective of the communities we serve, aiming to meet and surpass our finance goals.

South Yorkshire Police is transforming service delivery and organizational management to meet new challenges. Our Medium-Term Resource Strategy, supported by a draft recovery plan, guides this transformation. The Finance department plays a central role, collaborating with senior leaders and external partners. We are seeking talented, experienced finance professionals who are resilient and driven to effect change.

For more information about careers at South Yorkshire Police and other opportunities, please visit the link here.

Job Description
The Senior Management Accountant will:
1. Lead the budget process, guiding Management Accountants and Finance Officers.
2. Develop timetables, coordinate tasks, and ensure accurate financial data capture.
3. Supervise month-end processes and key reconciliations.
4. Prepare monthly reports for the Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders, ensuring compliance with financial instructions.
5. Manage non-statutory returns and provide external information.
6. Align financial resources with staffing needs and ensure timely pay reconciliations.
7. Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
8. Ensure adherence to Force Financial Regulations and best practices.
9. Manage ad-hoc requests, including Freedom of Information requests.
10. Champion Business Intelligence for financial reporting and system development.
11. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and review budget setting practices.
12. Manage and develop the Management Accountants team, providing leadership and performance management.
13. Deputise for the Management Accountant Lead as required.

The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Qualified with C.C.A.B. or CIMA membership.
- Significant recent management accounting experience.
- Up-to-date with current accounting issues and practical accounting knowledge.
- IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with senior managers and budget holders.
- Self-aware of personal and professional development needs.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience in team leadership and staff management.

What's on Offer
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and a generous pension scheme.
- Extensive annual leave.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and hybrid working.
- A collaborative team culture based on core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
- Development and leadership courses.
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).
- Lifestyle benefits such as Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Commitment to sustainability through the South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy.
- Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
- Access to support groups and networks.

Applications close on Monday, 5th May; early submissions are encouraged as the process may close sooner with high interest.