Senior Management Accountant (4311)

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is assisting an established organisation in London in appointing a Senior Management Accountant. The role focuses on delivering reliable financial information, maintaining strong controls and close collaboration with the Financial Controller to drive improvements across the finance function.

You will manage month-end and quarter-end processes, produce insightful analyses and support external audits while guiding junior team members and upholding governance standards.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified with strong background in management accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience supporting external audits is essential; analytical and meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities and deliver accurate results.
• Produce and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support Financial Controller to reinforce governance and maintain control records.
• Develop cash flow projections and assess performance against expectations.
• Deliver quarterly financial analysis and commentary across P&L and balance sheet.
• Assist with external audit processes and respond to information requests.
• Compile data to support corporation tax and VAT reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and review outputs of junior accounting colleagues.
• Ensure practices align with Group policies and accounting regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and strengthen controls.

Job description

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.