Senior Management Accountant: Lead Finance Team

Cherry Professional; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for an innovative company in the UK. This role offers a pathway to a Financial Controller position, where you will take ownership of management accounts and lead a team. Ideal candidates will have CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications and experience in finance roles. The position encourages proactive thinking and strategic decision-making, directly impacting business performance and change.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Management Accountant or similar role.
• Motivated and commercially minded finance professional.
• Confidence in using accounting systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of monthly management accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasts.
• Manage and mentor a team of four finance professionals.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support the external audit process.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong analytical skills

Team development

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for an innovative company in the UK. This role offers a pathway to a Financial Controller position, where you will take ownership of management accounts and lead a team. Ideal candidates will have CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications and experience in finance roles. The position encourages proactive thinking and strategic decision-making, directly impacting business performance and change.