The Senior Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls ,and supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the finance function. This is a hands-on role with oversight of core finance processes, including month-end close, payroll, VAT, and transactional activities.
The role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of financial data while driving process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function. Working closely with the wider business, the position also supports budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and compliance requirements, contributing to informed decision-making and overall financial performance.
Main Duties
* Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting accordingly to monthly close deadlines
* Support with monthly payroll calculations, PAYE and administrating the pension scheme
* Oversee transactional finance activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Assist with the annual PSA, P11d payroll reporting deadlines
* Take responsibility of process improvements and efficiency benefits in the team
* Remaining hands-on with processing, queries and escalations when needed
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns
* Assist with cashflow forecasting and annual budget processes
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and support with the external audit process
* Support with additional ad hoc projects and tasks as required by the finance team.
Key Skills & Requirements
* Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or working towards qualification
* Previous experience in a hands-on management accountant role responsible for financial reporting
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
* Strong commercial acumen that supports in adding value to the business strategy
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to set deadlines
* Proactive in approach, with a results focus
* Excellent communicator with the ability to build solid working, cross-functional relationships