Senior Management Accountant in Isle of Wight

Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community.

Directly reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will take on a key role within the finance team, helping to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and deliver high-quality financial management across a large and complex organisation.

Your new role is a broad and varied position that offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis
• Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Preparing statutory accounts and managing the year-end process
• Developing financial models, business cases and scenario planning
• Managing cashflow forecasting and treasury activities
• Providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers and budget holders
• Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance arrangements
• Liaising with auditors and key external stakeholders
• Supporting finance systems development and process improvement initiatives
• Deputising for the Director of Finance and Resources when required

What you'll need to succeed:

To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting and business partnering experience. You will also demonstrate:

• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits
• Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences
• A proactive approach to improving financial systems, processes and controls
• Experience within the education, public, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return:

• Salary up to £41,279 per annum
• Relocation package available
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension provision
• A varied and influential role with strategic exposure
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to live and work on the beautiful Isle of Wight

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.