Senior Management Accountant

Job Role: Senior Management Accountant Location: Corby Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Immediate Requirement: Preference for candidates available at short notice About the Role: We are a well-established and rapidly growing organisation seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy across both UK and international operations, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to critical business decisions during a period of growth. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring efficiency across both domestic and international activities. - Prepare, raise, and manage sales invoices for subcontractor-led projects, ensuring accurate VAT treatment, pricing, margins, and billing integrity. - Collaborate with operational teams to validate completed work, track project costs, and manage work in progress, profitability, and tax implications. - Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, financial reporting, analysis, and necessary tax and VAT adjustments. - Ensure VAT compliance by preparing and submitting VAT returns, adhering to both UK and international regulations. - Maintain accurate financial records and uphold system integrity within Sage, ensuring correct tax coding and compliance with audit standards. - Supervise the Accounts Assistant, reviewing transactional finance activities, with a focus on VAT and tax accuracy. - Manage debtors and creditors, implementing effective credit control measures, overseeing cash collection, and processing supplier payments while considering VAT implications. - Support year-end processes, collaborating with external accountants on corporation tax computations and compliance with statutory requirements. - Lead payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee salaries, tax deductions, and compliance with payroll legislation. Required Skills and Experience: - AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA. - Previous experience in a small finance team or in a standalone finance role. - Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting systems is essential. - Strong technical accounting knowledge complemented by a solid commercial acumen. - Confident in liaising with Directors and stakeholders across various business functions. - Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently. - Willingness to support broader finance activities and contribute to process improvements. Why Join Us? This role offers exposure to senior leadership and fosters cross-functional collaboration, providing a platform for career growth within a thriving company. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we encourage you to apply