An established and growing business is seeking a commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team.
Client Details
Join a growing, international services business that operates across multiple overseas market and has genuine global reach.
Description
- Take ownership of the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting schedules.
- Manage the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Prepare and review journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll journals, revenue adjustments, and other month-end postings.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Provide detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting key drivers of performance.
- Prepare and present monthly management reporting packs for senior management.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial plans.
- Monitor revenue, cost of sales, overheads, margins, and working capital to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Support cash flow forecasting and provide analysis of key cash movements.
- Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements where required.
- Support the year-end audit process, including preparing audit schedules and liaising with auditors.
- Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting procedures.
- Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved quality of financial information.
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives as required.
Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Management accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience owning or leading month-end processes.
- Excellent understanding of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and financial controls.
- Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems, ideally Business Central or similar.
- Comfortable presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
- Commercially aware with strong business partnering abilities.
- Proactive, organised and driven to improve processes and reporting.
Job Offer
Competitive salary at 55,000-60,000 with 9% employer pension contribution
Flexible working hours.
Progression opportunities.
Genuine international exposure.
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Senior Management Accountant in Salford employer: Michael Page International Recruitment Limited
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a supportive environment in the vibrant location of West Malling. The company also provides enhanced pension benefits, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
