<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Senior Management Accountant (6-Month FTC) | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong>The Company</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal">This is a well-established UK-based financial services business supporting a large and diverse customer base through its credit and lending solutions. The business has a strong track record of growth and innovation, with a clear strategy focused on expanding its financial services offering and enhancing data-led decision-making.</p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal">The organisation places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, customer experience and continuous improvement, with a collaborative culture that encourages challenge, development and progression. The finance function plays a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders.</p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li>Lead the preparation, governance and delivery of monthly management accounts for the financial services division</li><li>Provide detailed analysis on performance vs prior period and budget, including clear commentary on key variances</li><li>Oversee weekly KPI reporting, analysing trends and presenting insights to senior stakeholders</li><li>Produce high-quality reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting results</li><li>Business partner with senior stakeholders across financial services, ensuring clear understanding of financial performance</li><li>Support regulatory reporting requirements, including FCA reporting</li><li>Take ownership of balance sheet controls, identifying risks and ensuring robust reconciliation processes</li><li>Act as a key contact for audit, including year-end and interim processes, and preparation of technical papers (including IFRS 9)</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across reporting, processes and financial controls</li><li>Manage and develop a direct report, supporting their progression and performance</li></ul><p> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong>About You</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)</li><li>Strong experience within financial services</li><li>Solid understanding of IFRS 9 and expected credit loss (ECL) methodologies</li><li>Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong commercial awareness with high attention to detail</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, with SQL and Oracle experience beneficial</li><li>Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level</li><li>Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies within finance</li></ul><p> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li>£65,000 - £75,000 base salary</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)</li><li>24 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Annual bonus scheme</li><li>Pension contribution up to 8%</li><li>Private medical insurance and life assurance</li><li>Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business</li></ul><p> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal">Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal">Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy.</p><p class="xMsoNormal">Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</p><p class="xMsoNormal"> </p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong>BBBH35864</strong></p><p class="xMsoNormal"><strong> </strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>NOTE - All emails will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk. We will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior, nor would we ever ask for any financial information.</strong></p></dd>