Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, and interesting business based in Stoke on Trent offering fantastic product choice, great brands and sensational service. They are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of the monthly management accounts. Job Description: As the Senior Management Accountant, you ll be working closely with the Finance Director, the duties will be as follows:

• Assume full ownership of management accounts, providing clear insights into financial performance
• Lead the month-end accounts preparation, ensuring a seamless close
• Providing an oversight and authorisation for balance sheet reconciliations
• Establish and refine month-end routines to enhance efficiency and set an ambitious 10-working-day, month-end close process
• To prepare impactful Board Packs that facilitate strategic decision-making
• Innovate and develop dynamic reporting formats that meet business needs
• To leverage AI and BI tools to streamline processes, enhancing both accuracy and consistency in reporting
• Cultivate and enhance data and analytical capabilities to support informed decision-making
• Provision of cash flow forecasting to inform strategic planning
• Spearhead the creation and completion of robust budget and forecasting models
• Drive year-end completion and effectively liaise with auditors for a smooth audit process
• Deliver comprehensive financial performance reports and conduct in-depth analysis
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with departmental managers to explain findings and performance
• Providing financial insight to support strategic operational decisions
• Challenging and supporting commercial teams to ensure sound financial choices
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting, including key promotions and commercial initiatives

• ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification (candidates who are Qualified by Experience will also be considered)
• Advanced Excel skills
• A hands-on approach
• Someone who will take responsibility and show initiative
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Someone who wants to progress within their role