Managment Accounts Team Leader

<p><b>Management Accounts Team Leader</b></p><br>Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.<br><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Management Accounts Team Leader to join our Management Accounts function and lead a team responsible for producing accurate financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong leadership capability to take ownership of key accounting processes, support continuous improvement, and help drive operational excellence across a busy and fast-paced finance environment.</p><p>As Management Accounts Team Leader, you will manage and support a team of Management Accounts Assistants, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of management accounts, reconciliations, reporting and financial controls.</p><p><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></p><p><b>Financial Reporting & Reconciliations</b></p><ul><li>Oversee the production of accurate and high-quality management accounts</li><li>Review monthly management accounts to ensure integrity and accuracy of reported information</li><li>Review and reconcile revenue and occupancy alongside the Management Accountant</li><li>Take ownership of various balance sheet reconciliations and utility spend reporting</li><li>Ensure strict financial controls are maintained across all reconciliation processes</li><li>Review and sign off monthly reconciliations completed by the team</li><li>Ensure utility costs are processed, paid and accounted for correctly</li><li>Support the effective flow of invoices through Medius, the P2P system</li><li>Assist with the development of finance procedures, reports and process improvements</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance reporting outputs for Homes, Regional Teams and Directors</li></ul><p><b>Team Leadership & Development</b></p><ul><li>Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Management Accounts team</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding and induction of new team members</li><li>Monitor performance through regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>Recognise strong performance and provide constructive feedback where needed</li><li>Support continuous learning and professional development across the team</li><li>Manage employee relations matters including absence, conduct and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Create a positive, engaged and supportive team culture</li></ul><p><b>Stakeholder Support & Operational Management</b></p><ul><li>Resolve escalated supplier queries and support issue resolution</li><li>Ensure workload coverage during periods of annual leave or absence</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and the wider business xwzovoh </li><li>Support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders</li></ul><p><b>About You</b></p><p><b>Essential</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years' experience working within an accounting environment</li><li>Previous experience managing, motivating and developing staff</li><li>Strong experience working to deadlines in a fast-paced finance environment</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively</li><li>Proficient in financial systems, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities</li></ul><p><b>Desirable</b></p><ul><li>HNC/HND or Degree in Accounting or Business Studies</li></ul><p><br></p>