SR2 is a fast-growing global recruitment and workforce solutions business with an annual turnover exceeding £30m.
Operating within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, we are continuing to invest in our finance and operational infrastructure to support the next phase of growth.
This is a newly enhanced role within the finance team and represents an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, operational control, commercial insight, and business performance.
This role sits directly beneath the Head of FP&A and will provide broad exposure across management accounting, operational finance, reporting, systems improvement, and commercial analysis.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional management accounting role. We are looking for someone who combines:
* strong technical accounting capability,
* operational discipline,
* system's confidence,
* and a proactive mindset.
The successful candidate will become a key part of a high-performing finance team and will play an important role in helping modernise and scale the finance function. The role offers genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Ownership of monthly management accounts preparation across multiple entities
* Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
* Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and commission accruals
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances
* Maintain the fixed asset register and associated accounting
* Produce profit centre reporting with detailed variance analysis
* Support monthly and annual reporting requirements
* Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounting support
* Support maintenance and improvement of financial controls and processes
Payroll Operational Finance
* UK and US payroll preparation and payroll journals
* PAYE control account reconciliations
* Maintain P11D and PSA, reporting trackers
* Processing and payment of supplier invoices
* Bi-weekly supplier payment runs and ad-hoc payments
* Bank reconciliations and cash management support
* Weekly reporting on aged creditors, bank balances and headcount
* Maintain supplier contracts and finance records
* Support wider finance operations and process improvement initiatives
Commercial Finance & FP&A Support
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes
* Assist with KPI reporting and business performance analysis
* Deliver meaningful financial insight to support operational decision-making
* Support margin analysis, headcount reporting and profitability tracking
* Assist in the development of board and leadership reporting packs
* Work closely with the Head of FP&A to improve commercial reporting capability across the business
Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
* Support the development of finance reporting and dashboard capability
* Assist with process automation and reporting improvements
* Work closely with operational teams to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
* Support integrations and reporting between finance systems, payroll and operational platforms
* Identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency and controls across the finance function
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Fully qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA
* Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Commercial Accountant role
* Strong month-end and management accounting experience
* Experience operating within a fast-paced SME or high-growth environment
* Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes
* Excellent Excel and reporting capability
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment
Highly Desirable
* Experience within recruitment, staffing, professional services or contractor-led businesses
* Exposure to payroll, contractor finance or workforce solutions environments
* Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based finance systems
* Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance activities
* Exposure to reporting automation, Power BI or data-led finance environments
* Experience within a £20m+ turnover business
Personal Attributes
* Commercially curious and proactive
* Strong attention to detail
* Process and improvement-focused
* Comfortable working within a changing and evolving environment
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
* High level of ownership and accountability
Why Join Us?
* Broad exposure across commercial finance and operational finance
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
* Genuine progression potential within a scaling business
* Opportunity to help shape and improve the finance function
* High-impact role within an ambitious team
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