Senior Management Accountant
Reports to: Financial Controller

The Role
Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing and dynamic business in the search for an experienced Senior Management Accountant based near Bournemouth, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant (late stage studier or QBE) to take a leading role within the finance function, supporting operational management, driving process improvements and overseeing the delivery of high-quality financial reporting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Management Accounts Team, supporting month-end and year-end processes, strengthening financial controls and partnering with operational teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Management Accountant:

Management Accounts Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor and support the Management Accounts Team, ensuring development 
• Take a leading role in monthly review meetings with department heads 
• Month-End & Management Accounting
• Oversee the month-end close process, including reviewing journals, ledger balances, management accounts and commentary prepared by the team.
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained in line with accounting policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation and distribution of monthly management accounts to the Chief Financial Officer and department heads
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Balance Sheet & Financial Control

• Prepare and review key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed in line with internal deadlines and control procedures.
• Support the strengthening of financial controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist with year-end audit processes, including responding to audit queries and providing supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.
• Contribute to improving reporting processes and finance procedures across the business.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as a key lead within the Finance Team for workflow processes, troubleshooting issues and promoting best practice.
• Ensure year-end close procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Support future finance implementation projects, including new expenses systems and process improvements.
• Contribute to wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) exceptional QBE and late stage studies will be considered
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Proven experience of month-end processes, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across finance and operational teams.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000-£55,000 +
• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving business.
• Broad and varied role with strong operational exposure.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing systems and process improvements.