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Senior Management Accountant

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting new opportunity to join a high growth environment as a Senior Management Accountant, as part of a newly formed finance team.Offering high levels of autonomy and growth, this is a varied role where your skillset both around management accounts and the more commercial side of finance will be highly valued.
  • New opportunity to work in a high growth SME environment
  • Number 2 to the Financial Controller, the role offers lots of autonomy

About Our Client

My client are an SME with huge growth plans on the horizon, expanding their reach into new specialisms. With a newly formed finance team, backed by significant investment, they are now looking to add an extra head into the team to support with the setting up of financial reporting & controls, acting as number 2 to the Financial Controller.

Job Description

As Senior Management Accountant, you will have a strong background in management accounts but ideally, will also have had some exposure to the more commercial side of finance as part of a varied role with an SME environment.

You will have responsibility for;

  • Delivering financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, leading reporting, budgeting and forecasting efforts, and ensuring alignment between financial goals and overall business objectives
  • Working with and guiding a small team to develop processes and improve reporting accuracy
  • Prepare and deliver detailed management reports for multiple companies and departments, including variance analysis, KPIs, and dashboard metrics
  • Collaborate with business units to optimise financial outcomes and drive accountability
  • Provide financial insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
  • Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrable experience in management accounts/ commercial finance/ financial planning & analysis
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA - Qualified
  • Experience of operating effectively in both SME/high growth environments
  • A track record of making positive commercial impact on businesses
  • Highly developed understanding of financial/management accounting practices
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working from a Manchester based office (3-4 days per week in office)
  • Free on site parking
  • Pension
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Career progression
Contact
Alana Spencer
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6763641
Phone number
+44 161 829 0493

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alana Spencer
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0493
Job reference
JN-062025-6763641