Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £55,000 - £67,000
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Job Purpose
The Senior Management Accountant plays a key role in providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making. This position oversees budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial reporting, ensuring strong financial governance and continuous improvement in financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and performance reports.
* Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, collaborating with department heads to ensure realistic targets.
* Provide financial insight to support business strategy, cost control, and profitability.
* Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities.
* Produce detailed management reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries for senior leadership.
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in the general ledger and reporting systems.
* Support statutory reporting, internal audits, and compliance with financial policies and standards.
* Act as a financial business partner to operational teams and senior management.
* Support project evaluations, investment appraisals, and scenario modelling.
* Present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
* Enhance and streamline management reporting processes and tools.
* Implement best practices in financial control and performance management.
* Support digital transformation initiatives within the finance function.
* Mentor and develop junior finance staff, ensuring a culture of accuracy and accountability.
* Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive financial planning and analysis.
Qualifications and Experience
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
* Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards.
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems
* Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
* Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking.
If you are Fully Qualified and interested in a Management Accountant role please apply.