Senior Management Accountant

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Record to Report (R2R) – Senior Management Accountant – (Fixed term contract, 12 months initially with a view to going perm) Manchester based 3 days per week We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Management Accountant (R2R) to lead our Record to Report function within a large, dynamic, and fast‑growing law firm. The successful candidate will oversee a team of 9 finance professionals and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting. This is a critical leadership role within the finance organisation, responsible for delivering high‑quality management information, strong financial controls, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of management accountants and assistant accountants, ensuring high performance and strong engagement.

Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the R2R team.

Manage workloads, prioritisation, and resource planning across the team Record to Report Ownership Oversee the full month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial results are robust.

Review and sign off key balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and accounting schedules.

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Lead on intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

Management Reporting & Insight Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for senior stakeholders.

Partner with Finance Business Partners to support financial insight and decision‑making.

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with high‑quality historic data and trend analysis.

Financial Controls & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal finance policies.

Own and enhance the internal control framework for R2R processes.

Act as point of contact for external auditors during audit cycles, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.