Senior Management Accountant – Record to Report

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Senior Management Accountant leading Record to Report function at a fast-growing law firm in Manchester. Overseeing finance team and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing R2R processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering accurate financial reporting. Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement in financial operations.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)R2R Management ExperienceLeadership in Multi-Level TeamsERP System ProficiencyTechnical Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Month-End Close ProcessesBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisBudgeting and ForecastingInternal Control FrameworkFinancial ReportingAccounting Standards ComplianceTrend AnalysisKPI DevelopmentAutomation of Finance Processes

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetCollaborative LeadershipAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP SystemsWorkflow ToolsReconciliation Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial AccountingManagement AccountingMulti-Entity Business EnvironmentFinance TransformationContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.
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.
Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardisation within R2R processes.
Support or lead finance transformation activities, including system upgrades and optimisation (ERP, workflow tools, reconciliation automation).
Implement best‑practice accounting processes to enhance accuracy and reporting speed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience managing an R2R or Financial Accounting/Management Accounting function.
Strong leadership experience with line management responsibility for a multi‑level team.
Demonstrable experience working in a complex, multi‑entity business environment.
Excellent technical accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail.
Highly proficient in Excel and modern finance systems (ERP experience essential).
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Commercially aware with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
Collaborative and supportive leader who builds trust and credibility within the team.

Benefits

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