Management Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Corporate wellness perks

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd is seeking a Management Accountant for a fast-paced global legal firm. You will bridge finance and operations through detailed variance analysis, budgeting, and insightful commentary for cost control.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will partner with budget holders, prepare ledgers and reconciliations, lead annual planning, and support global reporting improvements while providing cross-functional support as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of finance experience, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Accounting/finance degree required.
• Finalist, part-qualified, or QBE professional qualification preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills demonstrated.
• Organised self-starter capable of independent work and prioritisation.
• Ability to translate complex metrics for non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Management accounts preparation with detailed variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Business partnering and leading financial review meetings with budget holders.
• Prepare general ledger analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT schedules, and supporting schedules.
• Lead annual budgeting and CAPEX planning for designated units, including model prep and narrative commentary.
• Handle external/regulatory compliance and submissions.
• Contribute to global reporting standardisation and KPI refinement.
• Provide operational support during peak reporting cycles.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Finance degree

CIMA/ACCA finalist

Job description

A global legal firm with a strong international presence is currently seeking a Management Accountant to join their fast pace and growing team. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, this role will act as a key commercial bridge between finance and broader operational divisions.

• Management accounts preparation including detailed variance analysis, and clear financial commentary to foster strong cost control.
• Business Partnering and taking lead in regular financial review meetings with budget holders, delivering insightful analysis and tracking action points.
• Prepare general ledger analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT return schedules, and supporting schedules.
• Lead annual budget and capital expenditure planning for designated business units, including model preparation, timeline management, and narrative commentary.
• External & Regulatory Compliance including handling of external statistical and regulatory submissions.
• Process improvement: Contribute to global reporting standardisation, KPI refinement, and cross-functional finance process enhancements.
• Wider team and ad hoc support such as providing operational cover for vendor setups, support broader finance projects, and assist during peak reporting cycles.

Candidates will ideally have around five years of finance experience, preferably within a legal or professional services environment, supported by an accounting or finance degree, a relevant professional qualification (finalist, part-qualified, or QBE). Ideally you will have advanced Excel skills, be an organised self-starter, you excel at working independently, managing priorities, and translating complex financial metrics into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders across all levels of the business.

In return you will receive a vibrant, supportive, and professional working culture, with clear avenues for long-term career progression and development. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, healthcare benefits, and corporate wellness perks.

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