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Senior Management Accountant

The One Group
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Management Accountant with a clear path to becoming a Financial Controller within 12-18 months.
  • Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or a finalist, with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or commercial finance role.
  • The role involves core financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, as well as compliance and commercial decision support.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills, particularly in Excel and ERP systems, are required, along with a proactive mindset.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and it offers significant career development opportunities.

Senior Management Accountant - Future Financial Controller Opportunity Are you a qualified or part-qualified accountant ready to step into a broader, more strategic finance role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to join a well-established business, with a clear development path to Financial Controller within 12-18 months. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of core financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. You'll also support commercial decision-making, ensure compliance (VAT, PAYE, tax), and provide insights on sales, stock, and cost variances. Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing monthly management accounts and financial statements
  • Cost controller duties - Leading product costing and manufacturing variance analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Cash management
  • Managing cash flow, creditor payments, and supporting payroll
  • Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP & IFRS
  • Acting as a key ERP user and driving process improvements

What We're Looking For

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified/finalist/PQ
  • 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or commercial finance role
  • Strong technical and analytical skills with Excel & ERP experience
  • A proactive mindset and desire to grow into a senior leadership role

Why Apply?

  • Genuine career development into a Financial Controller role
  • Broad exposure across operational and commercial finance
  • Supportive leadership and opportunities to make a real impact

Ready to grow your finance career? If yes, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment or contact Dhruti Patel at The ONE Group for further information!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.