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Posted 22 July, 2026

Senior Management Accountant

KennedyPearce Consulting
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, high-growth logistics company operating within the logistics sector. Based in London, this listed business is experiencing significant growth through continued expansion, strategic investment, and increasing market demand.

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This is a highly visible role within the finance function, offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in driving financial performance, reporting excellence, and commercial decision-making during an exciting period of transformation.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Own and lead the end-to-end month-end management accounting process, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to support strategic decision-making across the business.
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  • Drive balance sheet integrity and diligence, overseeing reconciliations, controls, and review processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proactive identification of financial risks and opportunities.
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  • Take full ownership of global financial reporting via Cognos delivering consolidated reporting, performance analysis, and actionable insights for senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple regions.
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  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of three Management Accountants, building capability, improving processes, and fostering a high-performance finance culture.
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  • Own the budgeting and forecasting cycles, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver robust financial plans, challenge assumptions, and provide forward-looking analysis to support strategic growth initiatives.
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  • Support business growth and transformation projects, helping scale finance processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting in a dynamic listed-company environment.
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About You

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We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.

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You will ideally have:

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  • Fully qualified accountant status (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
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  • Strong management accounting and reporting experience
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  • Experience working within a large, complex, or listed business environment
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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  • Previous people management or team leadership experience
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  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation
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Why Join?

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  • Join a high-growth listed business at a pivotal stage in its journey
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  • Work in a visible role with exposure to senior leadership
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  • Be part of a collaborative, ambitious finance team
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  • Opportunity to influence processes and drive meaningful change
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  • Central London location with strong career progression opportunities
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