Senior Management Accountant

I'm currently supporting a fast-growing, well-established accountancy firm in their search for a Senior Management Accountant to join their Audit & Accounts team based in Borehamwood. This role is ideal for someone with solid management accounts experience, strong client-facing skills, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team.

You'll be working closely with the Business Services Manager and will take ownership of preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts across a portfolio of clients. You'll also support and guide junior staff while playing a key part in maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts with insightful analysis and tailored reporting

• Handle bookkeeping and VAT returns with accuracy and attention to detail

• Take responsibility for preparing year-end accounts for manager review and finalisation

• Complete month-end and quarter-end reconciliations and adjustments (prepayments, accruals, etc.)

• Prepare ad-hoc reports for clients and assist with client queries

• Perform payment runs and manage day-to-day finance operations for clients

• Supervise and review junior team members' work, offering constructive feedback

• Mentor and support junior staff to aid their development and growth

• Maintain client files, ensuring accurate documentation and confidentiality at all times

• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and relevant software

About You: We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, can-do attitude.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a professional services environment

• Exposure to clients in the hospitality and financial services sectors

• Experience working with FCA-regulated businesses (desirable but not essential)

• CIMA or ACCA qualification

• Solid technical knowledge including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and deferred income

• Good knowledge of Xero, Dext, and Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with Caseware (a bonus, but not essential)

This role would suit a commercially minded individual who is confident building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, and who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Apply Today!!