Senior Management Accountant - 6-9 Month Contract- £65,000-£70,000 P/A + Benefits- ACCA/ACA/CIMA - Heathrow/ West London (2 days on-site per week)
IN2 Consult is partnering with a global aviation client on the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant to support their BAU finance team as the business goes through the final stages of an ERP implementation and overall business change programme.
Key Responsibilities
*Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate production of management accounts within 4 working days
*Prepare detailed P&L and balance sheet reporting, including full review and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations across all entities in scope
*Manage the preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments, provisions, and journals, ensuring accounting treatments are robust and well-documented
*Perform variance analysis and provide clear commentary to support management understanding and decision-making
*Conduct regular balance sheet integrity reviews, resolving outstanding items and liaising with stakeholders to close queries
*Lead the year-end audit process, coordinating with auditors and preparing comprehensive audit files and supporting schedules
*Oversee intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, netting/offset proposals, and ongoing communication with group entities
*Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting (VAT, ONS, PSA, etc.) is completed accurately and within required deadlines
*Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and short- to medium-term cash projections
*Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and expenses, including payment runs, coding accuracy, supplier reviews, and query resolution
*Produce high-quality management information and reporting, including billing analysis, client financials, bonus calculations, and ad hoc MI
*Support process improvements and system enhancements, particularly in relation to month-end efficiency and reporting quality
*Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis in support of wider finance and business objectives
Required Experience & Qualifications:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)
*Strong hands-on experience delivering end-to-end month-end management accounts in a fast-paced environment
*Demonstrable expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journal preparation
*Proven experience managing audits and producing high-quality audit-ready documentation
*Advanced Excel capability and experience working with accounting systems
*Able to work to tight deadlines with a proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented approach
*Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels
*Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
Senior Management Accountant - 6-9 Month Contract- £65,000-£70,000 P/A + Benefits- ACCA/ACA/CIMA - Heathrow/ West London (2 days on-site per week)