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Senior Management Accountant | London (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits Type: Permanent Sector: Private Equity Backed SME A growing PE backed group headquartered in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a key role responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, improving processes and supporting commercial decision making. With ongoing growth and change across the business, this is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast moving environment and contributing to the development of a maturing finance function. The Role: Lead the month end close process, producing accurate management accounts, variance analysis and commentary. Build and refine reporting frameworks, ensuring the business has timely and actionable financial insight. Partner with operational teams to maintain accurate revenue information and support commercial decision making. Manage and develop a small team, embedding best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Drive process improvement initiatives, strengthening internal controls and streamlining workflows. Support audit readiness, statutory reporting, and system enhancements. About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or CIMA). Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing month end and year end processes. Proven track record of developing and coaching team members. Previous experience working within a fast paced SME / PE backed business will be extremely advantageous Comfortable in a fast paced, change oriented environment Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with strong commercial acumen. Advanced Excel skills; experience with Xero or QuickBooks advantageous. Why Join? You will be joining a growing, people focused organisation with the backing of private equity, where your input will genuinely shape the finance function and wider business. This is a hands-on, visible role offering scope for real impact and progression. If you are a proactive and commercially minded finance professional ready to make your mark in a fast growing business, we would love to hear from you.