We are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our busy Finance team, you will play a crucial role within the team and support the practice in the next phase of growth. You will be a part qualified or qualified accountant who possesses strong technical ability and has keen commercial awareness. You will be energised to implement changes that will improve the practice financial governance. You will also play a key role in ensuring the Finance department is integral with other departments within the Practice and add value to the rest of the business. Responsibilities Compile the monthly management accounts & manage the reporting process Carry out constant improvements of current reporting models Responsible for the complete maintenance of the balance sheet, including technical accounting reviews & interrogation of historic balances Supervision of transactional staff and the accuracy and completeness of transactional processing, ensuring status and progress is fully reported up to Chief Financial Officer: Purchase ledger (expenses, supplier payments, supplier account reconciliation, credit cards) Sales ledger (monthly billing, customer account reconciliation, credit control) Responsible for the review and monitoring of compliance matters, specifically HMRC related matters. This is not limited to the filing of VAT returns, but also covers regular monitoring of amounts outstanding and liaising with HMRC on allocation of payments and reconciliation of accounts Constant review & improvement of finance processes and procedures Maintenance of the accounting system including month end and year end close Responsible for the training and development of transactional staff on processes & reconciliations Project reporting to the project managers on our engineering management system Year end tasks Co-ordinate the R&D tax reclaim process Prepare the annual accounts for all companies within the group Prepare tax packs for year end tax returns Strategy related tasks Compilation of board packs Maintenance of budget / forecast models Monitor daily cash flows and prepare cash flow forecast Cost rates calculation and system update Charge rate benchmarking Management of the accounting system and reporting system Management of finance aspects of Rapport 3 and Power BI Ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis Cash flow forecast update and strategy Governance of financial process Behaviours/Skills Able to embrace changes and adapt quickly to changes Helpful and positive attitude Willing to collaborate with personnel from different departments Excellent role model for all members of the team Ambitious and have the desire to progress Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Professional and work with integrity Able to work effectively as part of a team Able to lead a team & provide training to junior staff High attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative & prioritise workload Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills Strong analytical skills Excellent time management & organisation skills Ability to follow instructions Works well under pressure Qualifications Qualified or Part qualified (CIMA / ACCA) Payroll experience Excellent Excel skills (as well as other MS Office products) This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in management accounting within a dynamic environment.