Group Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a temporary Management Accountant for a 6-month contract to provide essential financial insights and support to senior leadership. The role involves managing the month-end process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading process improvement initiatives. This dynamic position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams while developing cash flow statements and financial forecasts. Ideal for a fully qualified accountant, this opportunity promises a fast-paced work environment where your contributions will directly impact strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful analysis for decision-making by senior leadership.
• Manage the end-to-end month-end process, including reconciliations.
• Develop accurate cash flow and financial performance forecasting models.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Month-End Closing

Compliance with GAAP/IFRS

Process Improvement

Cash Flow Forecasting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Netsuite

Large ERP Systems

Job description

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Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary Management Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Deliver insightful analysis to support decision-making by senior leadership.
2. Manage and execute the end-to-end month-end process, including finalising all journals, reconciliations, and closing books.
3. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
4. Lead and implement process improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency in financial and operational workflows.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
6. Develop and maintain accurate forecasting models for cash flow and financial performance.
7. Build detailed cash flow statements and provide proactive recommendations to support liquidity and financial strategies.
8. Prepare and post general ledger journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
9. Ensure journals comply with GAAP or IFRS standards, as applicable.
10. Support treasury functions by managing cash balances, funding requirements, and banking relationships.
11. Oversee payment runs and ensure optimal cash allocation across the group.
12. Assist with FP&A tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
13. Provide financial insights to support long-term planning and strategy development.

Profile:

The successful candidate will ideally be fully qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA); however, candidates qualified by experience will also be considered. Experience with Netsuite is preferred, but familiarity with similar large ERP systems will suffice.

You must be available immediately or within one week to be considered for this role.

Client:

Our client is a fast-growing recruitment consultancy based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Salary & Benefits:

The temporary Management Accountant role offers a daily rate of approximately £350 - £400, depending on experience.

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