Senior Accountancy Technician

Senior Accountancy Technician Crewe, Cheshire 12-month post Hybrid A senior finance role where your expertise shapes real-world decisions. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Accountancy Technician to provide high-quality financial support across a range of services. You’ll work closely with managers, lead on budgets and reporting, and help ensure resources are managed effectively and in line with statutory requirements. Key responsibilities * Lead on capital and revenue budgeting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations * Provide clear financial analysis and professional advice to operational and senior managers * Prepare financial data and reports to support informed decision-making * Maintain and develop financial and accounting systems, including final accounts and statutory returns * Monitor performance against budgets and targets, supporting timely corrective action * Build effective working relationships with schools, clients, suppliers and partners * Ensure grant claims, returns and income are accurate and submitted on time * Supervise and develop Accounting Technicians and finance trainees About you * AAT qualified (or working towards), or degree-qualified in a relevant discipline * Post-qualification experience in a finance or accounting environment * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience supporting an accounting system * Good understanding of accounting standards, statutory regulations and audit principles * Confident analysing and presenting financial information clearly * Able to advise, influence and build trust with senior stakeholders * Experience of supervising or coaching staff * Highly organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision Working arrangements * Based in Crewe, Cheshire * Regular office attendance 2–3 times per month, as determined by business need * Daily office attendance for the first 4–8 weeks for training and onboarding Apply now to take the next step in your finance career