Senior Management Accountant

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Management Accountant based in the UK. This role involves ownership of management accounts, leading month-end processes, and preparing impactful Board Packs to facilitate strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates should possess ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualifications, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to accounting. The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Hands-on approach to management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of management accounts and provide insights.
• Lead month-end accounts preparation for seamless closing.
• Prepare impactful Board Packs for strategic decision-making.
• Innovate reporting formats to meet business needs.

Skills

ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification

Advanced Excel skills

Hands-on approach

Responsibility and initiative

Friendly and approachable personality

Desire to progress within role

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, and interesting business based in Stoke on Trent offering fantastic product choice, great brands and sensational service. They are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of the monthly management accounts.

Job Description

As the Senior Management Accountant, you ll be working closely with the Finance Director, the duties will be as follows:

• Assume full ownership of management accounts, providing clear insights into financial performance
• Lead the month-end accounts preparation, ensuring a seamless close
• Providing an oversight and authorisation for balance sheet reconciliations
• Establish and refine month-end routines to enhance efficiency and set an ambitious 10-working-day, month-end close process
• To prepare impactful Board Packs that facilitate strategic decision-making
• Innovate and develop dynamic reporting formats that meet business needs
• To leverage AI and BI tools to streamline processes, enhancing both accuracy and consistency in reporting
• Cultivate and enhance data and analytical capabilities to support informed decision-making
• Provision of cash flow forecasting to inform strategic planning
• Spearhead the creation and completion of robust budget and forecasting models
• Drive year-end completion and effectively liaise with auditors for a smooth audit process
• Deliver comprehensive financial performance reports and conduct in-depth analysis
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with departmental managers to explain findings and performance
• Providing financial insight to support strategic operational decisions
• Challenging and supporting commercial teams to ensure sound financial choices
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting, including key promotions and commercial initiatives

For the Senior Management Accountant role, it would be good to see candidates with:

• ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification (candidates who are Qualified by Experience will also be considered)
• Advanced Excel skills
• A hands-on approach
• Someone who will take responsibility and show initiative
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Someone who wants to progress within their role

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.