Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
Day Rate: Up to £450 a day (Inside IR35 Umbrella)
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.
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!