Senior Management accountant

Michael Page; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

27 days leave

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Management Accountant for a charity based in Bristol. You will lead a central finance function, delivering accurate financial reporting, robust controls and insightful management information to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting, while leading the Management Accounting team and contributing to organisational change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate management accounts are produced on time.
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet and oversee key ledgers including sales, purchases, cashbook, fixed assets and general ledger.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with meaningful analysis and insight.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working with stakeholders across the business.
• Partner with budget holders to review performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, automation and data analysis.
• Support statutory audits and ensure VAT, PAYE and regulations compliance.
• Manage payment runs, expenses processes and working capital controls.
• Lead and develop the Management Accounting team, providing coaching and performance support.
• Contribute to strategic projects and organizational change initiatives

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder partnering

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

This newly created role as a Senior Management Accountant has been created for a fantastic charity based in Bristol.

Client Details

An organisation in the Charity sector based in Bristol.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to lead a central finance function and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and insightful management information. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll support strategic decision-making while driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate management accounts are produced on time.
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet and oversee key financial ledgers including sales, purchase, cashbook, fixed assets and general ledger.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with meaningful analysis and insight.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Partner with budget holders to review performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, automation and data analysis and reporting
• Support statutory audits and ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE and financial regulations.
• Manage payment runs, expenses processes and working capital controls.
• Lead and develop the Management Accounting team, providing coaching and performance support.
• Contribute to strategic projects and organisational change initiatives

Profile

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to financial management ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent analytical, systems and business partnering skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility. 2 days a week in the office
• Pension 6% employer contributions
• 27 days Annual Leave + BH's