Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant

Ross on Wye (Hybrid)

£55,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

The Senior Management Accountant will act as the senior finance lead within the business, supporting the Finance Director and Effluent Regional Managing Director in delivering financial performance, cash generation, operational efficiency and value creation.

Operating within a fast-paced private equity-backed environment, the role will combine commercial finance, business partnering, financial control leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide insightful analysis, robust financial reporting, effective cash management and strong financial governance whilst supporting strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions.

Reporting Structure

· Reports To: Finance Director – Water Treatment

· Dotted Line: Effluent Managing Director

· Location: Ross-On-Wye / Hybrid

What You’ll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

· Ownership of monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.

· Preparation and review of month-end reporting packs.

· Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes.

· Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.

· Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

· Maintain fixed asset registers.

· Monitor revenue recognition and profitability on a contract-by-contract basis.

· Support annual statutory audits.

· Prepare statutory accounts schedules and supporting disclosures.

· Ensure compliance with accounting standards, VAT and Group policies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

· Lead annual budgeting processes.

· Own monthly forecasting and reforecasting cycles.

· Prepare scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.

· Monitor performance against budget.

· Deliver reporting in line with Group timetables.

· Develop financial and operational KPIs.

· Produce Board reporting packs.

· Improve management information and Power BI reporting.

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

· Partner operational and commercial teams to improve profitability.

· Identify underperforming contracts and customers.

· Develop action plans to improve margins.

· Support pricing reviews and contract negotiations.

· Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to operational stakeholders.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

· Own the weekly 12-week cash flow forecast.

· Drive cash generation and working capital improvements.

· Monitor debtor performance and aged debt.

· Improve credit control processes.

· Manage customer credit risk.

· Monitor bank balances and funding requirements.

· Prepare supplier payment runs.

· Improve billing and WIP conversion processes.

· Support delivery of Group cash KPI targets.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

· Oversee customer transactions and invoicing processes.

· Oversee supplier transactions and payment processes.

· Ensure timely processing of invoices.

· Manage supplier relationships.

· Drive improvements in AP and AR processes.

· Monitor collections and overdue debt performance.

Compliance, Audit & Governance

· Strengthen internal controls.

· Implement expenditure approval controls.

· Manage VAT return preparation and submission.

· Act as primary finance contact for auditors and tax advisers.

· Support statutory reporting requirements.

· Ensure compliance with Group financial policies and procedures.

Systems & Process Improvement

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

· Support ERP implementations and upgrades.

· Improve automation, reporting and process efficiency.

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

· Timely delivery of monthly reporting.

· Improved forecast accuracy.

· Reduction in aged debt and improved cash conversion.

· Identification and improvement of underperforming projects/customers.

· Strong stakeholder feedback from Finance Director and Regional Managing Director.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

· ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

· Minimum 5 years PQE.

· Experience within a private equity-backed business.

· Strong management accounting and financial control experience.

· Experience producing budgets, forecasts and Board reporting.

· Strong cash flow and working capital management expertise.

· Experience managing payroll, AP and AR processes.

· Advanced Excel skills.

· Experience using ERP systems and BI reporting tools.

· Proven ability to influence operational stakeholders.

Highly Desirable

· Multi-site business experience.

· Acquisition integration experience.

· Sage 50 experience.

· Power BI experience.

Personal Attributes

· Commercially astute and results driven.

· Comfortable working in a PE-backed environment.

· Hands-on and willing to get into operational detail.

· Strong communicator and influencer.

· Continuous improvement mindset.

· Resilient and able to operate in a fast-changing environment.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 22+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.

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