Senior Management Accountant — Global Exposure & Flexible Hours

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £55,000–£60,000

9% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Career progression

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, oversee the month-end close, and drive accurate reporting.

You will perform journals, balance sheet reconciliations and detailed variance analysis, while supporting budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow. Presenting to senior stakeholders and driving process improvements are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA designation.
• Experience leading month-end processes and management accounts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots and lookups.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems, preferably Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Manage month-end close and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, etc.).
• Review reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Provide variance analysis against budgets/forecasts and present packs.
• Support annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
• Monitor revenue, costs, margins and working capital.
• Assist with statutory reporting and year-end audit preparation.
• Lead process improvements and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end close

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, oversee the month-end close, and drive accurate reporting.

You will perform journals, balance sheet reconciliations and detailed variance analysis, while supporting budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow. Presenting to senior stakeholders and driving process improvements are key aspects.