Senior Management Accountant

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Mezzino Limited. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting and performance across a defined portfolio, ensuring high-quality insight, control, and client reporting.

The role will lead on management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, while acting as a key finance partner to both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Oversight

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts across the portfolio
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial reporting
• Oversee delivery of management information (MI) to clients

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Produce cashflow forecasts and scenario analysis
• Provide insight and recommendations to support business decisions

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as key finance contact for clients, attending meetings and presenting financial performance
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Provide clear and actionable financial insight

4. Financial Control & Compliance

• Oversee audit processes and manage auditor relationships
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT returns
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements 

5. Commercial & Contract Oversight

• Support review and management of key supplier contracts
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Drive improvements in cost control and financial efficiency

6. Team Support & Development

• Support and mentor junior finance team members
• Review work completed by Management Accountants where required
• Promote best practice across finance processes

7. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure integrity of financial systems and reporting outputs
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Enhance reporting capability and financial insight

Skills & Experience

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site or client-facing environment desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• EAP
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Shopping Discount Platform
• Free Parking
• Hybrid