Senior Commercial Accountant

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Commercial Accountant will take ownership of monthly reporting, financial governance, and performance analysis for a key division. You'll manage the transactional finance and management accounting functions while partnering with operational leaders to drive efficiency, accountability, and results.

• Leading month-end close and producing accurate, timely management reporting
• Delivering P&L and balance sheet analysis with commentary and variance insight
• Managing and developing a small finance team, providing coaching and guidance
• Partnering with operational leaders to challenge and support decision-making
• Overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and VAT returns
• Maintaining strong controls and governance to support growth
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning alongside FP&A
• Leading process improvements and optimising use of finance systems
• Assisting with acquisitions, integrations, and year-end audit preparation
• Lead a visible, hands-on position within a finance function evolving to support a growing organisation with operational control and commercial exposure

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Post-qualification experience in a similar financial management or business partnering role
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting standards
• Proven experience managing month-end and financial control processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern accounting systems (e.g. Sage Intacct)
• Experience with in a social care or services-based environment (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week in the Leicestershire office
• 37.5-hour week with flexibility
• Opportunity to lead, influence, and grow within a high-performing finance team
• Exposure to a fast-growing, values-led organisation with private equity backing