Senior Management Accountant

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong Management Accountant to take full ownership of financial reporting and month-end close, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the numbers that underpin business decisions.

This is a hands-on role with clear growth potential. You will own reporting end-to-end, improve processes, and help build a scalable finance function - enabling the Financial Controller to focus on leadership and oversight.

Job Requirements

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Close (Core Ownership)

Own the month-end close process Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, with full supporting schedules Ensure accuracy across revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations Prepare group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting outputs Deliver monthly reporting packs with clear variance analysis and commentary Maintain audit-ready financials and strong documentation Support the payroll process from a finance perspective, including posting payroll journals, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and ensuring payroll costs are accurately reflected in the financials Prepare complete, Financial Controller-ready reporting outputs, ensuring they are accurate, well-supported, and ready for review

Revenue, Projects & Cost Control

Own project and revenue accounting accuracy Partner with delivery teams to validate revenue and cost treatment Provide visibility on project and client profitability Monitor budgets and investigate variances

Forecasting & Performance

Support budgeting and forecasting processes Produce rolling overhead forecasts and scenario analysis Explain performance through key drivers and trends Identify risks and emerging issues early

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted contact for finance queries Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight Support stakeholders in understanding performance and decision-making

Process & Systems Improvement

Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting processes, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy and speed Act as a key user of finance systems (e.g. Xero, Kimble, Lightyear) Help build a scalable, well-controlled finance function

Compliance & Control

Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP Support audit and statutory reporting Maintain strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations Review Accounts Payable outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with financial reporting Monitor Accounts Receivable balances, including review of aged receivables and identification of risks to cash collection

Team Contribution

Support and mentor junior team members Promote a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Job Responsibilities

About You

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical expertise Experience owning financial reporting and month-end close Strong understanding of revenue recognition and project accounting (ideally services) Commercially aware, connecting financials to business performance Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence stakeholders Ready to grow into a leadership role

Skills & Experience

Technical

Financial reporting, balance sheet management, and audit readiness Strong analytical and data skills

Planning & Analysis

Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Systems

Experience with finance tools (e.g. Xero, Kimble, Lightyear or similar) Process and workflow optimisation

Behavioural

Ownership and accountability Clear communication and insight Collaboration and continuous improvement

Job Benefits

Why Join

Clear ownership of financial reporting and core outputs Opportunity to shape processes and improve how finance operates Broad exposure across reporting, forecasting, and commercial insight Small, collaborative team with visible impact

Growth Opportunity

A clear path to expanded responsibility as the finance function evolves, with opportunities to move into leadership or commercial finance.