Senior Management Accountant
AD Finance Careers · Derby, England ·
Alexander Daniels are partnering with a growing business to recruit a Senior Management Accountant . This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys developing people, driving high standards, and taking ownership of the month-end process while acting as a key support to the wider finance function.
This opportunity would particularly suit a first-time mover from practice , an Audit Senior , or someone with a strong technical accounting background who is looking to take the next step into a more commercial and people-focused position.
As Senior Management Accountant, you will act as a senior member of the finance team, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants and Finance Assistants.
You will play a key role in ensuring the month-end process runs smoothly, financial reporting is accurate, and junior team members continue to develop professionally. You'll be confident challenging information, presenting findings to senior stakeholders, and discussing financial performance directly with the CFO and wider leadership team.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Provide day-to-day management, support, and coaching to members of the finance team. Review management accounts, journals, reconciliations, forecasts, and reporting packs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality output.
Conduct regular feedback sessions and support performance development plans. Identify skill gaps and coordinate monthly training and upskilling sessions across the team. Arrange and deliver training programmes to continuously improve technical and commercial knowledge within the department.
Act as the first point of escalation for technical accounting and process-related queries. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Month-End & Financial Reporting Lead and coordinate the month-end reporting cycle, ensuring deadlines are achieved effectively.
Maintain a strong focus on current month accuracy, identifying key findings, trends, risks, and opportunities within the results. Own a portfolio of management accounts, including f...