Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well-established organisation near Chelmsford known for its strong finance leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. They’re seeking a Finance Manager - Reporting & Controls to lead core financial operations and ensure accurate, compliant reporting across the group.
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will:
1. Lead the transactional teams, setting objectives and monitoring performance
2. Oversee VAT, Duty, and IFRS16 reconciliations and compliance
3. Manage accruals, prepayments, and Fixed Asset schedules
4. Support timely month-end and year-end close, including audit preparation
5. Deliver P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost centre reporting
6. Support budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities
7. Prepare statutory accounts, tax packs, and liaise with auditors
8. Drive process improvements and support wider finance projects
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will need…
9. ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification
10. Proven finance team management experience
11. Strong technical knowledge (statutory accounts, IFRS)
12. Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will get:
Competitive salary & benefits
13. Hybrid working and flexible hours
14. Leadership opportunity with group-level exposure
15. A collaborative culture with room to grow
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.