Senior Management Accountant

The Senior Management Accountant will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the business services industry. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding accounting and finance environment.

The company is a well-established organisation within the business services industry, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As a mid‑sized firm, it offers a collaborative and professional working environment, fostering growth and development for its employees.

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear and actionable insights.
• Monitor financial performance and highlight variances to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to develop and manage financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Provide support for audits and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Deliver financial reports and presentations to senior management as required.

A Successful Senior Management Accountant Should Have

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in management accounting within a not-for-profit or research environment, with a strong understanding of grant funding structures, restrictions, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor multiple funding streams, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with researchers, project leads, and external funders to provide financial insight and support decision‑making.
• Advanced technical accounting skills (e.g., accruals, prepayments, project accounting), with the ability to produce clear, accurate financial reports and translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly.
• An ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Permanent role within the not for profit sector
• Opportunities to contribute to key financial strategies and decisions.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid working
• 30 days holiday
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).

If you are a skilled and motivated Senior Management Accountant seeking a fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply today.