Management Accountant

Harper May Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Westminster is seeking a talented Management Accountant to support their dynamic finance team. Responsibilities include providing financial insights, preparing reporting packs, and assisting with month-end processes. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong Excel skills. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant or similar role is required.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.
• Excellent attention to detail and systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight to various departments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packs with analysis.
• Assist with month-end process and management accounts production.

Skills

Financial insight provision

Budget variance commentary

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Harper May is partnering with a rapidly growing asset management firm with a strong track record of success and continued expansion. As the business scales its operations, they are looking to appoint a talented Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support business partnering by providing financial insight to various departments

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packs with supporting analysis

• Assist with the month-end process and production of management accounts

• Provide budget variance commentary and support the ongoing forecasting cycle

• Work with budget holders to prepare and monitor annual budgets

• Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for clarity and accuracy

• Contribute to the year-end process and liaise with auditors where necessary

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified

• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar role

• Strong understanding of management reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting

• Excellent attention to detail, with strong Excel and systems skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across functions

• Previous experience in financial services is desirable but not essential