Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant - Newly Created Role

Near Hertford, Hertfordshire

Circa £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting for a newly created Management Accountant position as part of continued business growth. This role will work closely with the senior finance leadership team and is designed to develop into a Finance Manager role with staff responsibility as the business continues to expand.

This opportunity would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a broad, end-to-end management accounting role with real ownership, variety, and the chance to shape finance processes within a progressive organisation. Those seeking a first move outside of accountancy practice that have had previous experience for management accounting will be considered in addition to those already working in industry.

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process across multiple entities
• Preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, accruals, prepayments and journals
• Responsibility for intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, recharges and elimination support
• Ensure intercompany balances are accurate, agreed and cleared in line with close timetables
• Production of clear, timely management reporting and financial commentary for senior stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning activities
• Business partnering with operational teams to deliver commercial insight and financial support
• Review, strengthen and document financial controls and processes
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting structure and automation
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external advisors as required
• Participate in finance projects and process change initiatives as the business grows

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong fundamental accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Experience in industry or a first move from accountancy practice into industry
• Inquisitive, proactive and improvement-focused mindset
• Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change
• Strong Excel skills essential

• Established business with strong growth trajectory
• Newly created role with scope to shape responsibilities
• Close working relationship with senior finance leadership
• Supportive team and positive, collaborative culture
• Clear progression toward a Finance Manager role

If you're looking for a role offering breadth, responsibility and long-term progression, this is an excellent opportunity.