57 senior management accountant jobs found

Senior Management Accountant - 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Location: Evesham Start Date: End of March Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a thriving organisation on a 12‑month maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone who can make an immediate impact within a busy, collaborative finance function and enjoys a broad mix of management accounting and operational finance work. Why This Role? A varied and hands‑on position within a growing, fast‑paced environment Significant ownership across management accounts, reconciliations, VAT, and commercial reporting Opportunity to collaborate with both UK and international finance teams A supportive and dynamic team culture Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and great exposure across the wider business Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals and P&L...

Project Accountant (6 month FTC) | North Manchester (Office Based) | £50,000 - £70,000 plus benefits | Consumer products ***Jan/Feb 2026 Start Required*** The Opportunity A fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation. The business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth. Role Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Finance...

Interim Financial Accounting Lead (9-Month Contract) Location: University Campus (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accounting Lead to support a leading university through a critical financial reporting period. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work within a complex, multi-entity academic environment and play a key part in delivering a smooth and compliant year-end process. The Role You will lead and coordinate the university's year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Research, Faculties, and external auditors to strengthen controls, resolve technical accounting matters, and support the production of statutory accounts. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / SORP). Manage and coordinate the year-end timetable across...

Qualified FP&A Controller - Milton Keynes - £80,000-£90,000 - 6 months FTC We are pleased to be partnering with an employer of choice in Milton Keynes. They are looking for a highly capable Qualified FP&A Controller to join their Finance team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This role is central to delivering high‑quality financial insight, reporting and analysis to senior management, directors and key stakeholders. You’ll play a key part in driving accurate monthly reporting, robust forecasting, and meaningful analysis that supports decision‑making across the business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll focus primarily on FP&A responsibilities while also supporting wider Finance deliverables. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong analytical capability, excellent Excel skills and a proactive, detail‑driven approach. Key Responsibilities: Monthly Accounts & Reporting * Support the production and delivery of...

As an experienced Finance Business Partner, you will be joining an established organisation, initially on an interim basis to provide the listed duties and support the finance management team. Role Summary * Provide financial business partnering to Operations and Resources directorates. * Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and forecasting for senior leadership and Board. * Support statutory accounts, sector scorecard reporting, and annual budget setting. Key Responsibilities * Act as the main finance contact for budget holders across Operations and Resources. * Prepare and present monthly management accounts within 10 days of month end. * Monitor budgets, perform variance analysis, and provide financial insight to support decision-making. * Lead annual budget preparation and maintain financial data within accounting systems. * Support statutory accounts with reconciliations, working papers, and audit queries. * Analyse operational...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Finance Technician/Assistant Accountant to join Cheshire East Council on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities * Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering financial management support to services such as Libraries and Housing. * Assist with the annual closure of accounts, including preparation of working papers and supporting schedules. * Contribute to in-year budget monitoring, ensuring accurate financial reporting and variance analysis. * Support the annual budget setting process for service areas within the Place directorate. * Prepare financial reports, forecasts and analysis to support managers and senior stakeholders. * Provide finance advice and support to service managers to help them manage their budgets effectively. * Maintain accurate financial records and...

RM Recruit is proud to be partnering with a well-established housing organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner to support their team for a period of four months with a view to extend. This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified / qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and experience delivering a full month-end process. Experience within social housing or a regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Main duties include: * Act as the primary finance contact for the directorates, providing financial advice and support to budget holders. * Build strong relationships with operational managers to improve financial awareness and performance. * Attend operational meetings where financial risks or performance issues may arise. * Prepare and deliver monthly revenue management accounts within tight reporting deadlines. * Provide variance analysis, commentary and forecasts for senior management and the...

Management Accountant (FTC) Location: Gloucester – Hybrid working Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Hybrid working, collaborative finance team, exposure to senior stakeholders Our client, a leading retail organisation, is hiring a Management Accountant to support financial planning, reporting, and business partnering across key departments. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insights that support both operational and strategic decision-making. You’ll play an important role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting processes, and driving financial improvements across the business. What you’ll do Deliver monthly management accounts, including reconciliations and P&L analysis across departments Support budgeting and reforecasting activities alongside the FP&A function Produce board reporting packs with clear financial commentary and insight Maintain and manage...

About the Business An opportunity to join an Interim Senior Project Accountant (6 months) role with a large, well-established organisation based in Birmingham, offering hybrid working and strong potential for the contract to be extended. The position will support the finance function through a significant period of change, focusing on systems implementation and embedding updated accounting policies across processes and reporting, while working closely with key stakeholders across the business. Main Duties: As an Interim Senior Project Accountant, your main duties include: * Assess the impact of updated accounting requirements on revenue streams, contracts, and lease arrangements. * Lead & Implement revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements * Review existing accounting policies and identify required changes under revised standards. * Analyse contracts and financial data to determine impacts on revenue recognition and lease accounting. * Support the...

Finance Business Partner 📍 Hybrid working | Regular regional travel 💼 Temporay | Full-time | Hybrid (1 - 2 days in office) We are working with a respected charitable organisation seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to support its Operations and Resources functions. This is a commercially focused partnering role, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality management information, budgeting support, and financial insight. Key responsibilities * Production of monthly management accounts with variance analysis and forecasting * Business partnering with budget holders across Operations and Resources * Annual budget preparation and ongoing monitoring * Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments * Support for statutory accounts and audit queries * Performance reporting, KPIs and sector scorecard analysis * Improving financial processes and supporting system integrity...

Commercial Accountant Central London - Office Based Initially 6 Month Contract with Temp to Perm Option Our client, a high‑growth, people‑centric organisation is an ambitious business known for creating premium, service‑led environments where companies feel supported and able to perform at their best. Their focus on exceptional quality, experience, and a genuinely human approach sets them apart, and their entrepreneurial culture offers the kind of pace and opportunity where talented individuals can make a visible impact and grow with the organisation. They are now seeking a commercially sharp, polished finance leader who can combine hands‑on financial leadership with the credibility to engage intelligently with senior stakeholders and potential financiers. Someone as strong in the boardroom as they are in the numbers, bringing commercial instinct, strategic awareness, and professional finesse. Are you a hands‑on commercial operator with strong financial instincts who is ready...

Assistant Director - Corporate Finance / Deputy s151 Officer - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working with a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Director of Corporate Finance / Deputy Section 151 Officer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic financial management, corporate finance oversight and supporting the statutory responsibilities of the s151 function. What's on Offer Day Rate: £718 - £895 per day Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Council's finance function and support the statutory responsibilities of the s151 officer. Key responsibilities: Providing strategic financial leadership across corporate finance functions. Supporting delivery of sustainable financial strategies and medium-term financial planning. Leading corporate finance services including treasury, capital, revenue planning and...

Management Accountant Maternity Cover 12 Month FTC £35000 - £40,000p/a Evesham   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract. They are seeking a highly motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work collaboratively across different departments within their organisation. The role will report to the Financial Controller and will work in close collaboration with the Senior Management Account, and Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerks. There will be a range of duties from both a management accounts and a transactional perspective.   Role & Responsibilities Production of management accounts, including month-end journals and P&L commentary Monthly balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and send weekly commission reports for Distribution Partners Preparation of VAT returns for multiple countries Monthly bank reconciliations for currency accounts, including reconciliation of...

We’re partnering with an established manufacturing business in the West-Midlands that is entering an exciting phase of scale. As production volumes and operational complexity increase, the business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and ensure a strong, well-controlled BAU finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll act as the senior finance lead on site, responsible for maintaining robust financial control, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting operational decision-making. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on finance leader who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and consistency to a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities * Own and manage the monthly management accounts process * Take full responsibility for P&L, balance sheet integrity and cashflow oversight * Lead budgeting and forecasting processes * Manage working capital and support...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Job Title:     Management Accountant 3-month contract (January Start) Location:     Paisley, Renfrewshire / Hybrid Working Salary:         £52,700 FTE   I’m delighted to be partnering once again with OneRen, having supported them through several key hires this year. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, Renfrewshire’s leading charity delivering sport, culture and leisure services across the region. With the hugely successful reopening of Paisley Town Hall this year and the highly anticipated relaunch of the Paisley Museum in 2026, OneRen is experiencing one of its busiest and most transformative periods. They’ve invested significantly in their people, places and programmes and now need an exceptional Management Accountant to support the Finance team through this peak period. This 3-month contract, starting January 2026, is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in financial...

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of our key clients, a leading construction business, to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious accountant to join a dynamic organisation, gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, and make a real impact within a growing business. The Role: As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team, supporting operational and strategic financial management across the business. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have the opportunity to influence key financial decisions. Key Responsibilities: * Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting. * Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support decision-making. * Supporting cashflow management and providing recommendations to senior management. * Preparation of year-end audit files and...

Junior Management Accountant Full-Time | 5 Days Office-Based | We are recruiting for a Junior Management Accountant to join a busy and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up from a transactional role and gain exposure to month-end and management reporting. You will work closely with the Finance Manager / Financial Controller, supporting the production of management accounts while still maintaining involvement in core finance processes. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation) Balance sheet reconciliations Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Variance analysis Assisting with VAT returns Maintaining fixed asset register Supporting transactional finance when required Assisting with audit preparation This is a developmental role with real progression potential for the right candidate....

An immediate interim opportunity has arisen for an establishing & growing Finance department to recruit a Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager to join the team and drive the organisation's financial reporting processes and strengthen internal control frameworks. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all financial information. We are looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and a track record of improving financial processes within a dynamic environment. A competitive day rate on offer, along with a hybrid working pattern split between 3 x days onsite at their fantastic London Office and WFH. Duties: Responsible for all financial reporting aspects, including: Preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting Preparation of variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders Balance sheet reconciliations Statutory accounting and liaison with external...