Management Accountant

Talent Flow Partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing entertainment brand based in Dubai is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations and lead a team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management accounting experience in UK businesses and holds a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. This role presents opportunities for professional development and working closely with the CEO, offering pathways for future advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management accounting, especially in UK businesses.
• Fully qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and ledgers.
• Manage intercompany and group accounts.

Skills

Management accounting

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: 20,000 AED – 30,000 AED

Overview

Our client is an exciting and growing brand of entertainment complexes based across the North of England. The Management Accountant is responsible for all financial operations within the businesses, managing a small team of bookkeepers and assistants, and is the key point of contact for unit managers and other stakeholders.

Would Suit

The ideal candidate is a results‑orientated individual who is incredibly diligent. You should be commercially minded and appreciate that preparing the numbers is just one part of the role of a management accountant. You should enjoy problem solving, organising teams and seeing the results your financial knowledge brings to the group as a whole.

Career Growth

The business is always growing and 2024 will see the addition of at least 5 new venues. This will mean an increased team and growing responsibility for the finance department. The role offers the chance to work directly with the CEO and Founder of the business so opportunities may be available in the future within other group divisions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and publishing monthly financial statements including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements with assistance of a junior team.
• Management and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales ledger, purchase ledger, etc.
• Intercompany & group company account management.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Ability to present to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous Management Accountant experience required, 5 years working for UK businesses.
• Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA (or equivalent).
• Xero experience preferred.
• Experience of controlling the finance function from transactional level.
• Experience managing a team.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Dedicated and flexible work attitude toward completion of deliverables; strong business acumen; proactive to enhance business performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with access to industry experts and resources.
• Continuing education and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends.
• If you have experience working in UK businesses and are interested in this role, please share your CV.