Senior Management Accountant

Position: Senior Management Accountant (Permanent)
Location: East Hertfordshire

Senior Management Accountant - Newly Created Role
Near Hertford, Hertfordshire
Circa £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting for a newly created Management Accountant position as part of continued business growth. This role will work closely with the senior finance leadership team and is designed to develop into a Finance Manager role with staff responsibility as the business continues to expand.

This opportunity would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a broad, end-to-end management accounting role with real ownership, variety, and the chance to shape finance processes within a progressive organisation. Those seeking a first move outside of accountancy practice that have had previous experience for management accounting will be considered in addition to those already working in industry.

Key Responsibilities

* Ownership of the monthly management accounts process across multiple entities

* Preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, accruals, prepayments and journals

* Responsibility for intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, recharges and elimination support

* Ensure intercompany balances are accurate, agreed and cleared in line with close timetables

* Production of clear, timely management reporting and financial commentary for senior stakeholders

* Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning activities

* Business partnering with operational teams to deliver commercial insight and financial support

* Review, strengthen and document financial controls and processes

* Drive improvements in systems, reporting structure and automation

* Support year-end processes and liaise with external advisors as required

* Participate in finance projects and process change initiatives as the business grows
About You

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

* Strong fundamental accounting knowledge and attention to detail

* Experience in industry or a first move from accountancy practice into industry

* Inquisitive, proactive and improvement-focused mindset

* Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change

* Strong Excel skills essential

Why Join

* Established business with strong growth trajectory

* Newly created role with scope to shape responsibilities

* Close working relationship with senior finance leadership

* Supportive team and positive, collaborative culture

* Clear progression toward a Finance Manager role

If you're looking for a role offering breadth, responsibility and long-term progression, this is an excellent opportunity.

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