Senior Management Accountant

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Kidlington to recruit a Senior Management Accountant (Finance Manager). The Senior Management Accountant will receive a base salary up to 56,300 along with an attractive benefits package including mostly remote working; 1-2 days a week in the office max.

This role is in the public sector; however, the hiring manager has no preference between public and private sector.

This role will have 3 direct reports. Strong leadership is highly desirable for the role.

Primary responsibilities;
Own the month-end process, ensuring timetables are adhered to and producing accurate management accounts and reporting packs, including outturn and commentary, within agreed SLAs.Oversee compliance and income generation, leading on grant returns and working with business leads to ensure accuracy, meet deadlines and maximise cost recovery opportunities.

Ensure relevant financial analysis, information requests and statutory returns are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Maintain and update the fixed asset register to support year-end close, ensuring compliance with capital policies and accounting standards.

Manage, develop and coach direct reports, setting clear objectives, supporting personal development and recognising achievements.

Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial controls are maintained.

Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audit, assisting the Finance Operations Manager in delivering the year-end timetable.

Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, proactively identifying improvements and supporting continuous development, systems enhancements and upskilling across the team.

Key experience and attributes;
Qualified/Part-qualified accountant to maintain professional standards and continuous development. Or qualified by experience.

Extremely analytical with strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret and analyse data, identifying and highlighting trends to infer meaning and facilitate action.

Proven line management experience and ability to coach and mentor staff.

Good communication and co-ordination skills with a customer-focused and results driven mentality.

Strong presentational skills and the ability to explain financial results and outputs to senior management.

Demonstrable experience of leading and supporting change and driving process improvement.

Demonstrate attention to detail and taking ownership of outputs.

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