Senior Management Accountant

• Senior Management Accountant
• UK & Ireland (Multi-Entity Responsibility)

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our UK & Ireland Finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a key role responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and balance sheet control across multiple legal entities within the business.

Working closely with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, and the wider finance team, you will play a critical role in supporting business performance, maintaining strong financial governance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.

You will also be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring a small finance team, using your previous people management and leadership experience to drive high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness, proven team leadership capability, and the ambition to develop their career within a growing international business.

We are looking for someone who is not only an accomplished finance professional but also an effective leader who enjoys coaching others, building capability within their team, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including financial performance reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary for senior management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies, delegated authority limits, and Group reporting requirements.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are identified, challenged, and resolved promptly.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting to support business liquidity and financial performance.
• Review and approve payroll and supplier payment runs in accordance with company policies and financial controls.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and maintain effective relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, including VAT returns, ONS reporting, and other external submissions.
• Produce meaningful financial analysis, business cases, and decision support information for operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Support budget holders through month-end reporting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, controls, reporting, and processes.
• Work closely with operational management teams to identify risks, opportunities, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop two part-qualified finance team members, supporting their professional growth and technical development.
• What We Are Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Strong management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Proven experience of balance sheet management, financial controls, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, Power Query, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing finance team members.
• Experience working within a multi-site, operational, or service-led business environment.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to Quick Books, Keyloop, or Basware would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting activities.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified (essential)
• Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Behaviours
• Takes ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Professional, adaptable, and responsive to changing business priorities.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with a passion for delivering efficiencies and better ways of working.
• Works collaboratively and embraces a "One Team" culture.
• ISO, Quality, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
• Adhere to TCR's Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work in line with the Company's ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Ensure all activities and documentation are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture by working safely and encouraging others to do the same.
• Report incidents, hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly in accordance with company procedures.
• Cooperate fully with accident and incident investigations where required.
• Support continuous improvements in quality, safety, and environmental performance across the business.
• Act responsibly at all times to prevent injury to yourself, colleagues, contractors, customers, and members of the public.
• Why You Will Love Working With Us
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing international organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse and dynamic multi-entity business environment.
• Partner with senior operational and commercial leaders to influence business performance
• Lead finance process improvements and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to develop and mentor finance professionals within the team.
• Work within a collaborative culture that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• You’ll join a smart, grounded team that moves fast and backs each other. No egos just results.
• We show up because the energy’s real. Great conversations, fast decisions, and plenty of fun thanks to our Happiness Team’s regular events and drinks.
• You’ll grow by doing, shaping what’s next, and being trusted to lead.
• One team, 30+ countries, shared goals. Work that fits life, not the other way around.
• And most of all: we live our values: integrity, open-mindedness, accountability, and passion. Every day.
• Working Hours
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (40 hours per week)

Hybrid working available.

Occasional travel to other UK & Ireland locations may be required.

What We Offer

• 6% employer pension contribution.
• 3x salary Life Assurance.

Private Medical coverage.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About Us

TCR is a global leader in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) solutions, providing rental, maintenance, and fleet management services to the aviation industry.

Our success is built on our values of Passion, Integrity, Accountability, and Open-mindedness, which underpin everything we do.

Our company

At TCR Group, we are committed to revolutionizing the aviation industry by providing integrated solutions for Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Our services include GSE rental, leasing, and maintenance.

With headquarters near Brussels and a team of 1800+ employees, we operate globally across over 200 airports in America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Our dedication to excellence makes us a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

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