Management Accountant

Career Moves Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software tech SME in Central London is seeking a Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, handling VAT returns, and supporting audit processes. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and be studying towards a recognized accounting qualification. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly management accounts including profit and loss.
• Post and reconcile month-end journals.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.

Skills

Full month-end exposure

Strong working knowledge of NetSuite

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Education

Part-qualified or actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

CMG are thrilled to offer an excellent, newly created opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a leading, dynamic, software tech SME, based in the heart of Central London.

This hybrid role is pivotal within a forward-thinking finance team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is eager to make a real impact. If you're looking to grow your career in a business that sits at the intersection of media and cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you.

You will lead the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and financial reports. Whilst ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role bridges finance and strategy, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Duties

• Prepare and produce monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Post and reconcile month-end journals (e.g. accruals, prepayments, deferred income, payroll, depreciation).
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Prepare and update monthly and annual cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, including reconciliation, submission, and payment.
• Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules.
• Collate financial data for the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for external accountants.
• Coordinate the production of P11Ds and PSA submissions in conjunction with external advisors.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Provide quarterly budget updates and variance analysis to the Financial Controller for review with budget holders.
• Monitor and report budget vs. actual variances to the Financial Controller.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier payments as required.
• Prepare monthly payroll, subject to approval by the Financial Controller.

Skills & Experience

• Full month-end exposure
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite and Excel is essential; familiarity with Sage 200 is an advantage.
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Apply now!