Senior Management Accountant

Identify Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading a finance team, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to strategic decisions. The position requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and experience in management accounting. Salary is circa £55,000 plus benefits, with an immediate start available.

Benefits

Benefits included

Fixed-term contract

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills.
• Experience managing a finance team.
• Previous roles as Management Accountant, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team and ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to reporting and financial strategy.
• Refine financial processes and provide insights.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Team management

Financial systems experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Senior Management Accountant - 12-month FTC with Immediate Start

Looking for a senior finance role where you can step in, take ownership, and make a difference from day one? This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to lead a small team, shape financial processes, and play a central role in supporting strategic decisions across a fast-moving organisation based near Beverley, East Yorkshire.

We re seeking a qualified finance professional who thrives on responsibility, precision, and collaboration. You ll be the go-to person for ensuring financial accuracy, driving compliance, and providing the insight that helps the business move forward.

Why this role stands out

• Influence & visibility: You ll work closely with senior leadership, contributing directly to reporting and strategy.
• Hands-on leadership: Guide and support a small finance team, while keeping payroll, payments, and reporting running smoothly.
• Variety & challenge: From budgets and forecasts to audits and tax claims, no two days will feel the same.
• Continuous improvement: You ll have the scope to refine processes, strengthen systems, and leave a lasting impact.

What we re looking for

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Experience managing a team and working with financial systems
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller role

What s on offer

• Salary circa £55,000 depending on experience plus benefits
• Fixed term contract with a forward thinking, growing business