Senior Management Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by Zachary Daniels Recruitment
£75,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Senior Management Accountant role is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Manchester, focusing on the financial services division of a well-established UK-based company. The position involves leading the preparation and delivery of management accounts, providing detailed performance analysis, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The role emphasizes continuous improvement in financial reporting and controls while managing a direct report. The company promotes inclusivity and offers a strong benefits package, including a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation, governance and delivery of monthly management accounts for the financial services division
- Provide detailed analysis on performance vs prior period and budget, including clear commentary on key variances
- Oversee weekly KPI reporting, analysing trends and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
- Produce high-quality reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting results
- Business partner with senior stakeholders across financial services, ensuring clear understanding of financial performance
- Support regulatory reporting requirements, including FCA reporting
- Take ownership of balance sheet controls, identifying risks and ensuring robust reconciliation processes
- Act as a key contact for audit, including year-end and interim processes, and preparation of technical papers (including IFRS 9)
- Drive continuous improvement across reporting, processes and financial controls
- Manage and develop a direct report, supporting their progression and performance
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
- Strong experience within financial services
- Solid understanding of IFRS 9 and expected credit loss (ECL) methodologies
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness with high attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills, with SQL and Oracle experience beneficial
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level
- Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies within finance
Salary (Rate): £75,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Senior Management Accountant (6-Month FTC) | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services
The Company
This is a well-established UK-based financial services business supporting a large and diverse customer base through its credit and lending solutions. The business has a strong track record of growth and innovation, with a clear strategy focused on expanding its financial services offering and enhancing data-led decision-making. The organisation places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, customer experience and continuous improvement, with a collaborative culture that encourages challenge, development and progression. The finance function plays a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders.
The Role
- Lead the preparation, governance and delivery of monthly management accounts for the financial services division
- Provide detailed analysis on performance vs prior period and budget, including clear commentary on key variances
- Oversee weekly KPI reporting, analysing trends and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
- Produce high-quality reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting results
- Business partner with senior stakeholders across financial services, ensuring clear understanding of financial performance
- Support regulatory reporting requirements, including FCA reporting
- Take ownership of balance sheet controls, identifying risks and ensuring robust reconciliation processes
- Act as a key contact for audit, including year-end and interim processes, and preparation of technical papers (including IFRS 9)
- Drive continuous improvement across reporting, processes and financial controls
- Manage and develop a direct report, supporting their progression and performance
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
- Strong experience within financial services
- Solid understanding of IFRS 9 and expected credit loss (ECL) methodologies
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness with high attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills, with SQL and Oracle experience beneficial
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level
- Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies within finance
What's on Offer
- £65,000 - £75,000 base salary
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension contribution up to 8%
- Private medical insurance and life assurance
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35864
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