Senior Management Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is assisting in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant in London. The role focuses on delivering reliable financial information, controlling processes, and monthly/quarterly close activities.

You will work with the Financial Controller and support the wider accounting team to improve financial processes. The ideal candidate is a recently qualified accountant with strong accounting, reporting and audit experience, capable of influencing governance and providing clear

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant with experience in management accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits crucial for success.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous accuracy are essential.
• Able to communicate clearly with finance and non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities with deadlines.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support Financial Controller in governance and control records.
• Develop cash flow projections and assess performance against targets.
• Deliver quarterly analysis and commentary on P&L and balance sheet.
• Assist with external audit requests and cross-functional coordination.
• Compile data for tax and VAT reporting.
• Guide and review outputs of junior accounting staff.
• Ensure practices align with group policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and strengthen controls.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit support

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Senior Management Accountant – London

Location: London
Salary:£70,000- £80,000
Working Pattern:3 days in office

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation seeking to strengthen its finance function with the appointment of a Senior Management Accountant. With a strong emphasis on financial integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement, they offer a supportive working environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, develop professionally and contribute to the wider success of the organisation.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified accountant to join a busy finance team, playing an important role in delivering reliable financial information and maintaining effective financial controls. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for key reporting activities, support the wider accounting team and help identify opportunities to enhance financial processes.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating monthly and quarterly financial close activities, delivering accurate results within established deadlines.

• Producing and overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and maintaining strong financial oversight.

• Working alongside the Financial Controller to reinforce internal governance and ensure appropriate control records are maintained.

• Developing cash flow projections, assessing performance against expectations and identifying potential financial exposures.

• Delivering quarterly financial analysis and commentary across profit and loss and balance sheet performance for Group Finance.

• Managing elements of the external audit process, responding to information requests and working with colleagues across the business.

• Compiling financial data to support corporation tax and VAT reporting requirements.

• Providing guidance and reviewing the output of junior and intermediate management accounting colleagues.

• Ensuring financial practices remain aligned with Group policies and relevant accounting regulations.

• Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting procedures, improve accuracy and strengthen financial controls.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a recently qualified accountant with a solid background in management accounting, financial reporting and internal controls. Previous experience supporting external audits is essential, alongside excellent analytical skills and a meticulous approach to accuracy. You will be confident communicating with finance and non-finance colleagues, demonstrating a proactive attitude towards improving processes and supporting the development of others.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an established organisation that values teamwork, accountability and professional growth. You will gain exposure to Group-level reporting, work closely with senior finance stakeholders and have the opportunity to influence financial processes and controls. A collaborative working environment and the chance to broaden your technical expertise make this an attractive next step for an ambitious finance professional.