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Senior Management Accountant - Up to 6Months Fixed Term - Large Multinat Retailer - Bolton with Hybrid Your new company Your new company is one of the world’s leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Department of a global organisation specialising in retail. As a Senior Management Accountant, you’ll join a dynamic Country Finance Team, providing dedicated accounting support through the production of monthly management accounts and execution of key financial close and day-to-day activities. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager, contributing to strategic projects, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments. This role involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders and offers a platform to influence financial decision-making within a corporate environment. Key responsibilities include: • Collaborating across departments, attending meetings, presenting insights, and sharing knowledge, • Preparing and consolidating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, • Leading or supporting finance-related projects, • Producing accurate management accounts including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, • Posting key journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations, • Identifying and implementing process improvements, • Supporting internal and external audits, • Assisting with year-end statutory accounts, • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong analytical and technical skills with high attention to detail, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, • Proactive and productive work ethic, • Proficiency in accounting software and report generation, • The chance to work in a global, fast-paced organisation with a collaborative culture, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development