Senior Management Accountant - Maternity Cover

Purpose of Position

To oversee the central reporting team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Providing support to the Senior Finance Manager while mentoring and developing members of the team. 

Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility

• Overseeing the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly financial reporting. 
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and techniques to deliver clearer, more actionable insights. 
• Managing the accurate and timely upload of approved budget plans into financial systems. 
• Supporting the Senior Finance Manager in managing the year-end audit process. 
• Assisting with the timely collation, preparation, and review of DPD weekly financial and management reporting packs. 
• Taking full ownership of month-end reporting controls, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and process integrity. 
• Leading the annual budget process, working closely alongside the Senior Finance Manager to drive planning and delivery. 
• Responsible for reviewing and sign-off on balance sheet reconciliations produced.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies. 
• Build strong working relationships with Senior Finance Managers and colleagues across the wider finance department. 
• Training, guiding, and supporting the ongoing technical development of direct reports.