£45K/yr to £50K/yr
Colchester, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Management Accountant

Posted by MacKenzie King.

MacKenzie King are excited to be supporting a private equity backed business in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting time for a Senior Management Accountant to join them through a period of growth and fresh ideas. This business is truly focused on maintaining a culture of inclusivity and collaboration to ensure they deliver a service in line with their core values. They are proud to have recently been awarded a number of impressive accreditations and are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Management Accountant to join them on their journey.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will take a hands-on approach in preparing monthly management information, analysing data and providing insights to the wider business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Leading the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded within 4 days of the month-end.
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, addressing any discrepancies promptly and highlighting issues to the Group Financial Controller.
  • Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
  • Assist with the annual financial audit, preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation where required.
  • Oversee and carry out the preparation of accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of expenses.
  • Carry out weekly reporting for the wider business for review by the Group Financial Controller.
  • Identify opportunities for streamlining month-end and enhancing data integrity.
  • Assist in the annual budget setting process and mid-year reforecasting.
  • Provide training and support to your peers.
  • Report any concerns, issues or system weaknesses as they are identified to the Group Financial Controller.
  • Assist in data cleansing, reporting and transitioning to a new system.
  • Direct line management of 2 team members.
  • Adhoc reporting and tasks as required.

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Professional qualification or part qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is highly desirable but QBE will be considered.
  • Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role. At least 3-4 years would be preferable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to tailor your approach to your different stakeholders.
  • Strong reporting skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products especially Excel (intermediate).
  • Experience in a new system implementation or system change will be advantageous.
  • Be proactive with a strong "can do" attitude.
  • A strong sense of integrity and able to uphold confidentiality.

MacKenzie King are excited to be supporting a private equity backed business in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting time for a Senior Management Accountant to join them through a period of growth and fresh ideas. This business is truly focused on maintaining a culture of inclusivity and collaboration to ensure they deliver a service in line with their core values. They are proud to have recently been awarded a number of impressive accreditations and are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Management Accountant to join them on their journey.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will take a hands-on approach in preparing monthly management information, analysing data and providing insights to the wider business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Leading the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded within 4 days of the month-end.
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, addressing any discrepancies promptly and highlighting issues to the Group Financial Controller.
  • Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
  • Assist with the annual financial audit, preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation where required.
  • Oversee and carry out the preparation of accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of expenses.
  • Carry out weekly reporting for the wider business for review by the Group Financial Controller.
  • Identify opportunities for streamlining
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