Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page are partnering with a PE-backed business in York on their search for a Senior Management Accountant. This is a busy and varied role, providing key operational and strategic support to the Head of Finance across month-end duties, system support and much more. Demonstrable progression and development offer with exposure to the CFO - a fantastic move for management accountants looking for the next step in their career.

Client Details

This Senior Management Accountant role is with a well-established organisation in York. The team and business has an exciting period of change planned for the next 12-24 months with new systems and processes implemented, so it is a great time to join and gain wide exposure to all accounting aspects.

Description

This is a fast-paced and varied Senior Management Accountant role, providing support to the CFO for not only month-end duties but also a variety of strategic projects that have a true impact on business performance and success. The role typically includes preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, cashflow reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls. Other responsibilities will include:

Month-End & Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Oversee key month-end tasks including sales, cost of goods, stock, accruals, and volume/price/mix analysis
• Produce accurate management accounts and reporting packs

Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the perpetual forecasting process, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs
• Maintain and update ongoing cashflow forecasts, proactively highlighting potential issues
• Review P&Ls for promotions, new business, NPD and annual customer terms

Systems & Audit

• Maintain the accounting system, ensuring smooth month-end and year-end processes
• Lead the year-end audit, ensuring all information is prepared, accurate, and delivered on time
• Drive continuous improvement across financial controls and reporting

Team Leadership & Business Support

• Mentor and support a Finance Assistant
• Partner with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director across strategic and operational initiatives

Profile

For this Senior Management Accountant role, we're looking for:

• Excellent analytical, numerical and forecasting abilities
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills and ability to challenge constructively
• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong practical experience
• Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Solid background in budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking
• Experience leading or supporting year-end audits

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum
• Permanent position based in York
• Hybrid working plus wider benefits package
• Collaborative and professional work environment