Senior Accountant

Senior Management Accountant – Leicester

Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday

Up to £40,000 per annum

Benefits include 34 days holiday (including bank holidays), hybrid working, pension scheme and free on-site parking.

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a well-established practice based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take on a varied role with responsibility for management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and supporting key business decisions.

This Senior Management Accountant role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial information, identify trends and support the continued success of the business. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls and delivering insightful reporting.

This is a hands‑on and varied Senior Management Accountant position suited to someone who enjoys analysing financial performance, improving processes and working collaboratively across departments.

• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting reports for senior management
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and detailed variance analysis
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting cashflow forecasting and financial planning activities
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Providing financial analysis and performance reporting to support business decision making
• Assisting with audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting procedures

• Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant or similar finance role, ideally in a practice environment although this is not essential
• Ideally studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent Excel skills and experience using accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work