Senior Management Accountant

Purpose of the Role Join our Financial Reporting Team in a key leadership role supporting the Senior Finance Manager. You’ll lead a team of Management Accountants and take ownership of delivering accurate monthly management accounts, statutory reporting support, and forecasting—ensuring high-quality financial insight across the Group. What you’ll be doing Lead and develop a team of Management Accountants. Oversee monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and commentary. Review monthly KPIs and ensure they align with financial performance. Analyse variances against budget, forecast and prior year, working closely with Finance Business Partners and Directors. Ensure accuracy of accounts through collaboration with wider finance teams. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations. Approve journals and maintain strong financial controls. Support year‑end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies. Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting. Ensure compliance with FCA client and insurer money rules. Who we’re looking for We are looking for someone who has/is: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE. Proven leadership or team management experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, CASS and UK GAAP. Advanced Excel and confident data analysis skills. Experience delivering accurate results to tight deadlines. You’ll thrive here if you’re proactive, organised and confident working in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across the business are essential. We’re looking for someone analytical, adaptable and collaborative—someone who enjoys problem‑solving and can quickly learn and guide others through systems and processes. In return you will be welcomed and supported by our organisation, joining a team that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are: Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 35 hour working week Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business. We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch. #LI-NT1 #LI-Hybrid #AIB Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening. Click here here to see our standard benefits page