Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing and dynamic business in the search for an experienced Accountant to join the team as the Senior Management Accountant, based near Bournemouth, Dorset. This is a fantastic newly created role due to growth and is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant 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/Finance Manager:

Management Accounts Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor and support the Management Accounts Team
• 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, process improvements.
• Contribute to wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Ideally a fully Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) OR exceptional QBE, Finalist 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
• 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 +
• 25 days holidays
• Hybrid working
• Health care & option to extend to family cover
• Amazing discounts across the company
• Progression available within a growing finance department
• Opportunity to join a secure yet growing and evolving business
• Broad and varied role with strong operational exposure as well as management
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• A newly created role to make your own!

Ref: Management Accountant - Bournemouth - Dorset - Christchurch - Finance Manager - CIMA/ACA/ACCA - QBE - Finalist - Accountant job

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