Senior Finance Accountant

Job Title: Senior Finance Accountant

Salary: Up to £54,575 per annum depending on qualification status and experience

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Temporary Contract)

We're currently looking for a Senior Finance Accountant to join a well-established and values-driven organisation within the education sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting, while also supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

The Role

You'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of the organisation, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective budget management across departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including cash flow forecasts
• Producing accurate and timely reports for budget holders
• Monitoring budgets, investigating variances, and providing financial insight
• Managing and forecasting cash flow on both a short and long-term basis
• Supporting the annual budgeting process
• Leading on year-end accounts and audit preparation
• Developing and improving financial systems and reporting processes
• Supervising and supporting a junior member of the team
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal procedures
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in management accounting and financial reporting
• Confident working with financial systems and producing reports
• Strong in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Able to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines
• Experienced in supervising or mentoring team members (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £54,575 depending on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to contribute to wider organisational improvements and strategy
• Strong focus on professional standards, compliance, and continuous development

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check (including children's barred list) is required
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion is essential

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a structured and purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We adhere to a strict equal opportunities policy.