About Morris & Spottiswood
Morris & Spottiswood are one of the UK’s leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E and construction services. As a family-owned business with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and place significant value on our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
The Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Management Accountant to play a key role in our finance function. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director, you will help deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial information that supports strong commercial decision-making across the business. You will also help maintain robust financial controls and governance, while championing our values of being friendly and supportive, open, fair and challenging, and working together as one business.
In this role, you will primarily support the Morris & Spottiswood Group, while also providing financial insight and support across Morris Group Holdings and its subsidiaries.
Key areas of responsibility:
Client:
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, particularly Commercial, IT & external software partners.
* Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
* Deliver a high standard of internal service and responsiveness across all group entities
People:
* Development of effective working relationships to deliver the requirements of the role
* Support a one-business culture through open and effective communication
* Manage conflict and communication issues where necessary
General:
* Compliance with the Employee Handbook, Company processes and procedures.
* Undertaking learning and development activities to enable improvement in personal performance effectiveness
* Offer a flexible and proactive approach to the business, undertaking additional duties that may fall outside of job profile in support of wider business requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in management accounting
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, balance sheet and intercompany accounting
* Experience partnering with operational, commercial or procurement teams and supporting the external audit process
* Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Exposure to systems improvements, finance transformation or automation projects is desirable; Microsoft Dynamics 365 and construction industry experience are advantageous
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious business
* Ongoing professional development to support your long-term success
* A supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued
* The opportunity to be part of a well-established, family-owned organisation
Valuing People
* Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
* We are passionate about investing in our people and creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that supports innovation, collaboration and long-term success