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Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
Day Rate: Up to £400 a day (overall assignment rate to Umbrella company)
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.
This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.
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!
