Senior Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£250 - £260
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community.Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will take on a key role within the finance team, helping to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and deliver high-quality financial management across a large and complex organisation.

Your new role

This is a broad and varied position that offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities.Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis

Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning

Preparing statutory accounts and managing the year-end process

Developing financial models, business cases and scenario planning

Managing cashflow forecasting and treasury activities

Providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers and budget holders

Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance arrangements

Liaising with auditors and key external stakeholders

Supporting finance systems development and process improvement initiatives

Deputising for the Director of Finance and Resources when required

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting and business partnering experience.You will also demonstrate:

Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts

Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits

Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

The ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences

A proactive approach to improving financial systems, processes and controls

Experience within the education, public, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £41,279 per annum

Relocation package available

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension provision

A varied and influential role with strategic exposure

Ongoing professional development opportunities

The opportunity to live and work on the beautiful Isle of Wight

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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