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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!
