Xeinadin - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland
Role: Hub Senior Management Accountant- Fixed Term
Group Company: Xeinadin Sittingbourne
Location: Sittingbourne
Who Are We?
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy.
Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms.
Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.
About the Role:
- This is a Fixed-Term role (1 year)
The Senior Management Accountant role involves leading the management accounting function, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, extensive experience in financial management, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the timely production and maintenance of regional office working schedules for month-end, ensuring accurate and compliant management accounts.
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers.
- Conduct P&L and balance sheet reviews, providing variance commentary and ensuring compliance with group finance policies.
- Act as the finance contact for internal and external queries, disseminating new policies and requirements from head office to the team.
- Prepare and disseminate monthly variance reports to Area Partners and assist in weekly credit control and cash outflow meetings.
- Design and implement appropriate controls and systems with the Hub Finance Controller to ensure financial reporting aligns with Group requirements.
- Manage monthly hub intercompany reconciliations and support robust credit control systems.
- Ensure timely completion of hub bank reconciliations and preparation of weekly cash forecasts.
- Undertake tax calculations and support the preparation of year-end packs, VAT returns, and statutory payments.
- Prepare audit information and support external auditors with ad-hoc analysis.
- Assist in setting up conversion ledgers and supporting new acquisitions to ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, with accounting qualifications CA, ACA,ACCA, or a minimum of AAT.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to train, develop, and support the management accounts team.
Additional Requirements:
- Intermediate Excel user.
- Good analytical skills.
- Knowledge of IFRS desirable.
- Experience using Xero desirable.
What We Offer: Joining our team comes with a range of benefits, including:
- Unparalleled career development opportunities to advance your skills and expertise.
- Generous benefits package including 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Leave, and Corporate Discounts.
Join Our Vision:
Xeinadin's vision is to become the most trusted business advisory and accountancy group for SME owner-managers across the UK and Ireland. We believe in synergy, and we invite you to join us on this transformative journey. If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity and the path we're forging, please send your CV for immediate consideration.