Senior Management AccountantCentral Hertfordshire Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)£55,000 - £57,000 + Excellent BenefitsSRM Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected research-led organisation to recruit a Senior Management Accountant on either an interim-to-permanent or permanent basis.This is a highly visible finance business partnering role supporting senior stakeholders, project leaders and operational teams across a complex grant and research-funded environment.We are particularly keen to hear from qualified accountants who have experience within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Public Sector, NHS, Academy Trusts or larger/national grant-funded charities.Key Responsibilities:• Production of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting• Finance business partnering with senior operational stakeholders and project leaders• Supporting research projects, funding streams and grant-funded activities• Financial analysis, variance reporting and decision support• Monitoring project budgets, sponsor funding and income recovery• Supporting grant, sponsor and funder reporting requirements• Financial governance, controls and compliance activities• Process improvement and development of management informationThe Successful Candidate Will Have:• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience• Experience gained within research, higher education, public sector, NHS, academy trust or larger