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Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.\nWe're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.\nJoin One of the UK's Leading Software Businesses\nAt IRIS Software Group, we're passionate about helping organisations work smarter through innovative software and services. Trusted by over 100,000 customers globally, we're one of the UK's largest privately owned software companies, supporting businesses, schools, accountants, payroll professionals and HR teams across the world.\nWe're looking for a qualified Senior Management Accountant to join our growing Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and business-critical support to stakeholders across the organisation.\nThe Opportunity\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced business that continues to grow through innovation and acquisition. You'll be responsible for producing high quality financial reporting, supporting key business decisions, and helping drive improvements across our finance processes and systems. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to major finance transformation projects that will influence how the Group Finance function operates in the future.\nKey Responsibilities\nDeliver accurate and timely month end financial reporting.\n\nProduce P&L and Balance Sheet reports with meaningful variance analysis.\n\nPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.\n\nManage accruals, prepayments and deferred revenue accounting.\n\nSupport consolidated group reporting and board reporting requirements.\n\nPartner with FP&A teams to provide commercial insight and performance analysis.\n\nSupport external audit activities and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.\n\nMentor junior team members and support their development.\n\nManage VAT returns and intercompany accounting activities.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions and locations.\n\nAbout You\nWe're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nYou'll ideally have:\nACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n\nExperience in a Management Accountant or Senior Management Accountant role.\n\nStrong understanding of financial accounting principles and revenue recognition models is highly desirable.\n\nExperience preparing month-end reporting and reconciliations.\n\nAdvanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.\n\nExperience contributing to year-end audits.\n\nExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n\nA proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.\n\nWhy IRIS?\nOpportunity to work within a large, growing international business.\n\nExposure to finance transformation programmes and business critical projects.\n\nCollaborative and supportive team environment.\n\nCareer development opportunities across a diverse software group.\n\nIf you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and work alongside talented finance professionals, we'd love to hear from you.\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nImpact: Your work will influence millions globally.\n\nGrowth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.\n\nBelonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.\n\nReady to Apply?\nClick Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. 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