Full job descriptionSenior Management Accountant
Central Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)
£55,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits
SRM Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected research-led organisation to recruit a Senior Management Accountant on either an interim-to-permanent or permanent basis.
This is a highly visible finance business partnering role supporting senior stakeholders, project leaders and operational teams across a complex grant and research-funded environment.
We are particularly keen to hear from qualified accountants who have experience within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Public Sector, NHS, Academy Trusts or larger/national grant-funded charities.


Key Responsibilities:
• Production of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
• Finance business partnering with senior operational stakeholders and project leaders
• Supporting research projects, funding streams and grant-funded activities
• Financial analysis, variance reporting and decision support
• Monitoring project budgets, sponsor funding and income recovery
• Supporting grant, sponsor and funder reporting requirements
• Financial governance, controls and compliance activities
• Process improvement and development of management information


The Successful Candidate Will Have:
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience
• Experience gained within research, higher education, public sector, NHS, academy trust or larger grant-funded charity environments
• Exposure to grants, funding streams, sponsor reporting, project accounting or restricted funds
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undertaking genuinely impactful work whilst operating in a highly visible role with significant stakeholder exposure and career development opportunities.