Group Senior Management Accountant

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting an established professional services organisation based in Guildford to recruit an interim Group Senior Management Accountant
. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation recognised for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.

• Month‑end and year‑end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, bank reconciliations and sign‑off to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead statutory audit preparation, VAT reporting and compliance activities, maintaining robust financial controls and resolving accounting queries across the business.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, including margin reporting, variance analysis, revenue and profitability reporting, while supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage and develop two direct reports, partnering with operational teams to resolve AR/AP issues and driving continuous improvements to reporting processes and financial systems.

• Proven experience within a multi‑region, multi‑currency finance environment, with strong technical accounting expertise and financial systems knowledge.
• Strong commercial awareness, able to analyse complex financial data and provide meaningful insights to support business performance and change initiatives.
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and support finance team members while engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with advanced Excel skills and a proven ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

• Friendly and collaborative team.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent.
• Hourly rate dependent on experience.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.