Finance - Management Accountant: Vacancy in London and Canterbury regions

Craven Street Wealth; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial planning is seeking a Management Accountant to support their finance team across London. The successful candidate will oversee accounts, manage financial systems, and contribute to strategic business decisions. With a focus on ethical and responsible financial practices, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a strong commitment to client service.

Benefits

Medical cashback plan

Death in service cover

26 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in financial services preferred.
• Studying towards qualification or part qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining company accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Advising on financial implications of business decisions.
• Overseeing the finance operations and managing the account assistant.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Financial data analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance or similar

Part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Intelliflo

Job description

Finance - Management Accountant: Vacancy in London and Canterbury regions

Finance - Management Accountant: Vacancy in London and Canterbury regions

Craven Street Wealth are award winning Independent Chartered Financial Planners and Wealth Managers with offices across London and the South.

The highest quality financial advice is provided to individuals, families, and businesses. This often involves working alongside other professionals to assist clients in making confident well-informed decisions to achieve their personal, financial business goals.

We recognise like our clients, every colleague has unique skills and experience. Our 100 strong team in a variety of roles, work together remotely and from regional offices in Bedfordshire, Dorset, Kent, London, Oxfordshire and Sussex. Core principles based on developing a high level of expertise, using this to create tailored solutions and striving to innovate guides how we work to collectively deliver the very best client service.

Our hardworking and ambitious team are proud of their accreditations earned and industry recognition, also holding a genuine interest in wider social and environmental issues which is reflected in always operating ethically and responsibly.

Role Profile

A highly organised Management Accountant to join our finance team. They must have a Can-do & Will-do attitude and be able to demonstrate initiative and are motivated to achieve goals.They will provide essential support to our Finance Director in ensuring that financial recording, reporting, and forecasting procedures are in place and operating effectively

This is a full-time, permanent role. However, if you require some flexibility, we are open to having a chat about different working patterns

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing & maintaining company accounts including budgets and forecasts to support business planning. Produce timely MI
• Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies to generate shareholder value.
• Advising on the financial implications of business decisions - both capital and revenue
• Developing and managing financial systems & policies, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Controlling and forecasting income and expenditure, and ensuring expenditure is in line with the budget
• Company Costs, Risk & Performance Analysis.
• Negotiating and obtaining finance for major projects
• Offering professional input on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance and effectively communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
• Assist in production of Annual budgets

VAT Submissions

• To prepare and submit corporation tax, VAT and P11D’s, taking specialist advice as necessary, ensuring timely submission.

Operational Management

• To oversee the end-to-end finance operations and manage the account assistant.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation.
• Conduct appraisals, undertake skills assessments and provide coaching support.
• Provide back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll.
• Develop policies and procedures that assist with risk management and financial controls.

Skills and Experience

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree level in Accounting and Finance, or similar
• Studying towards qualification or part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience in financial services preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Advance Excel skills
• Experience in Intelliflo preferred
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage
• Experience of implementing systems and control procedures
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyse financial data.
• Account preparation (Statutory & Management Accounts)
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service cover
• 26 days leave – in addition to bank holidaysand more voluntary benefits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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