Senior Management Accountant

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Permanent

Manchester, Greater Manchester

GBP55000 - GBP65000 per annum + Benefits

April 10, 2026

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<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData">Senior Management Accountant | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £55,000 - £65,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services The Company 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.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. The Role <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> About You <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> What's on Offer <ul class="x_MailOutline"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 Base salary</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> Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & LogisticsBBBH35863 NOTE - All emails from 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 </dd>