Senior Accounts Manager

“Finance without strategy is just numbers, and strategy without finance is just dreaming.” – E. Faber

Sheridan Maine is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Accounts Manager to oversee key financial activities and client relationships within a dynamic Essex-based team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the accounting function, mentoring team members, and ensuring the highest level of service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
-Oversee the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and regulatory reports.
-Lead and develop a team of accountants and finance professionals.
-Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
-Monitor and improve internal controls, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.
-Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
-Manage client portfolios, providing expert financial guidance and solutions.
-Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
-Collaborate across departments to support business strategy and growth.

Requirements:
-ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
-Proven experience in a senior-level accounting or finance management role.
-Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Excellent knowledge of UK financial regulations and reporting standards.
-Advanced proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
-Commercially astute with the ability to provide strategic financial insight.

Benefits:
-Competitive salary package.
-Performance-based bonuses.
-25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
-Professional development support.
-Collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible. 
  
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 
  
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.