Senior Management Accountant – Path to Finance Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a newly created role near Hertford. This position offers the chance to develop into a Finance Manager role while owning the monthly management accounts process. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong accounting knowledge and Excel skills. The role involves close collaboration with senior finance leaders and offers a supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team and positive culture

Clear progression towards Finance Manager role

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in industry or first move from practice to industry.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review P&L, balance sheets, and financial variances.
• Ensure intercompany balances are accurate and agreed.
• Produce timely management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow activities.

Skills

Strong fundamental accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Inquisitive mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a newly created role near Hertford. This position offers the chance to develop into a Finance Manager role while owning the monthly management accounts process. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong accounting knowledge and Excel skills. The role involves close collaboration with senior finance leaders and offers a supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities.