Senior Management Accountant

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant

Day Rate: Up to £450 a day (Inside IR35 Umbrella)

Contract length: Minimum 3 months

Location: Manchester City Centre

Working Pattern: Hybrid (Flexible Working)

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 3-month contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll drive process improvements, mentor team members, and deliver valuable insights to senior management.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored learning programmes

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing Group Management Accounts and act as the primary contact for finance team queries.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, and team project tasks.
• Lead the transformation of Management and Financial Accounts processes to meet accounting standards.
• Standardise processes to ensure compliance with standards and business needs.
• Support the onboarding and integration of Management Accounts for new acquisitions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and deliver high-value outputs for senior management.
• Conduct complex adhoc reporting and financial analysis to aid decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Financial Accounts team during audits and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Line-manage and mentor team members, offering guidance and support.
• Ensure timely production of Group Accounts during month-end with minimal disruption.

Skills & Experience:

• Recognised professional accounting qualification or significant experience in a similar role.
• 2-3 years' experience as a Management Accountant.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting processes and financial statements.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and challenge existing methodologies.
• Strong commercial awareness and practical business judgment.
• Management or mentoring experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments, with creativity to enhance processes.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Proficiency in process mapping and implementation.

If you're a skilled Senior Management Accountant ready to make an impact, apply now for this rewarding contract role!