Senior Management Accountant (ACCA / CIMA Finalist - Clear Route to Progression)
Warrington / Hybrid
£50,000 - £55,000

Are you an ambitious ACCA or CIMA finalist who wants more than just your next role - but a genuine career pathway? If you're looking for a position where your development is taken seriously, your exposure is broad, and progression into senior finance leadership is clearly mapped out, this could be a standout opportunity.

This role is ideal for someone making a second move from practice, or for a commercially minded Management Accountant with a solid industry background who wants to accelerate their progression. A blend of practice and industry experience would be highly advantageous, but strong industry-trained candidates with the right mindset will also thrive here.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and Head of Finance, you'll be supported on a structured development journey toward Assistant Financial Controller and beyond, gaining hands-on exposure to leadership, systems, and strategic decision-making in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including detailed review of key journals such as income and payroll accruals.

• Take ownership of the company and Group balance sheet, ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and reviewed thoroughly.

• Play a key role in statutory audit and tax compliance processes, helping to maintain robust financial controls and procedures.

• Act as the finance lead for Sage Intacct, driving continuous improvement through automation and systemisation to streamline high transaction volumes.

• Support and oversee key control accounts, including review of daily and monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet areas.

• Gradually increase leadership responsibility, with clear scope to develop line management capability.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that combines technical development, commercial exposure, and clear progression, rather than being boxed into a narrow accounting remit. You'll be trusted with responsibility early and supported to grow into a senior finance leader.

What We're Looking For

• ACCA or CIMA finalist (or recently qualified)

• Background in practice, industry, or a blend of both

• Strong technical accounting foundation with a desire to progress into senior finance leadership

• Exposure to audit and/or statutory reporting is advantageous

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident taking ownership in a fast-paced environment

• Someone motivated by progression, learning, and long-term career development