Management Accountant

A leading organisation in London is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team, offering a rewarding opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on business performance and financial processes. This role provides the chance to work in a hybrid environment, blending office collaboration with flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle. You will be part of a company that values diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth, ensuring you are supported every step of the way. With a competitive salary range of £55k - £65k per annum, generous benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and enhanced family leave, this position is designed to nurture your professional development while celebrating your achievements. The organisation's commitment to continuous training, peer rewards, and agile working ensures you have the tools and encouragement needed to thrive. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute within an environment that celebrates togetherness and diversity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end close process by ensuring accurate and timely reporting for both statutory and management accounts.
• Perform detailed variance analysis each month to highlight risks and opportunities while investigating underlying reasons for these variances.
• Lead churn reporting activities and manage the quarterly sales commission process with precision and clarity.
• Handle journal posting duties including accruals and prepayments to maintain robust financial records.
• Prepare thorough balance sheet reconciliations and proactively clear up aged items to ensure accuracy.
• Assist external regulatory compliance processes in audit and tax by facilitating information flow and resolving queries efficiently.
• Engage with functions outside of finance such as Operations and Sales to gain valuable insight into business trends.
• Support ongoing process improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and automation across all finance operations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within the department as well as other functions to foster teamwork and shared success.
• Take responsibility for managing your own workload effectively while meeting tight deadlines.

Ideal candidate:

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification demonstrating commitment to professional development.
• Proven experience in management accounting roles or as an assistant accountant within service revenue generative businesses.
• Advanced Excel skills including vlookup, index functions, pivot tables, enabling efficient data analysis.
• Experience using Sage Intacct or similar accounting software is highly desirable for seamless integration into existing systems.
• Ability to be proactive with a hands-on approach when solving problems within financial processes.
• Adaptable mindset allowing you to excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Self-motivated attitude paired with excellent attention to detail ensures reliable results every time.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues across departments fostering communal success.
• Capacity to take responsibility for your own workload by self-managing tasks and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to engage constructively with stakeholders outside of finance.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates