Distinct is partnering with a Derbyshire-based company to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week required on-site.

This position provides support to the Finance Manager in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis across the group’s business units. You will lead a team of Assistant Management Accountants and take a pivotal role in driving ongoing process improvements and maintaining strong financial governance.

Key Duties:

• Produce timely and precise monthly and ad hoc financial and performance reports

• Supervise the preparation of management accounts, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met

• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations and prepare quarterly VAT returns

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to your team

• Champion continuous enhancement of accounting procedures and internal controls

• Collaborate closely with divisional finance teams and central group functions to support reporting and audit requirements

• Assist with year-end audit activities and contribute to key financial initiatives throughout the organisation

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in management or financial accounting

• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams effectively

• Demonstrable success in process improvement and system upgrades

• Experience within a large finance department is highly advantageous

Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy