Senior Management Accountant

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, fast-growing business at a pivotal stage of its development. As Senior Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making. This role is integral in ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the group, while driving process improvements and providing valuable insights to the leadership team.

We are seeking a qualified and ambitious Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate income and expenditure allocation.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management.
• Assist in the production of statutory accounts and work closely with external auditors.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping to streamline reporting and enhance efficiency.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members where required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Qualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Strong background in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and supporting budgeting/forecasting cycles.
• Proficient in journal postings, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Strong systems knowledge – experience with accounting software preferred.
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills – able to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Details

• £45k–£55k DOE

• With strong leadership in place and a clear path for growth, this role offers excellent career development prospects within a high-performing, entrepreneurial environment.

 For more information, please reach out to: beth@sowenagroup.co.uk