Full job descriptionSenior Management Accountant - 6 Month FTCSalary: £60,000-£65,000 FTE
An established corporate organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join its finance function on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.Following a restructure within finance, this is a key appointment focused on stabilising the management accounting function, embedding new ways of working and supporting the team through a period of change.
This is therefore more than a traditional BAU management accounting position. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable stepping into an evolving environment, quickly understanding existing processes and taking ownership.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and manage the month-end process
*Produce accurate management accounts and high-quality management information
*Review journals, accruals, prepayments and key balance sheet areas
*Manage and develop members of the finance team
*Partner with senior stakeholders and provide meaningful financial insight
*Improve financial processes, controls and reporting
*Help embed a recently restructured finance team
*Support year-end, audit and wider financial reporting requirements
*Contribute to systems, automation and process improvement projects
The Ideal Candidate*ACA, ACCA or CIMA
*Strong end-to-end management accounting experience
*Previous experience managing or developing a team
*Confident operating within a changing or evolving finance environment
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Commercial, hands-on and comfortable getting into the detail
*Able to identify and implement process improvements
*Strong Excel and finance systems knowledge
This would be an excellent contract for an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager who enjoys coming into a business during a period of change, creating structure and making a tangible impact.
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