Management Accountant

ZenaTech Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. in London is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our growing Finance team. You will produce accurate monthly management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide meaningful financial insights to senior management.

This hands-on role requires strong UK accounting knowledge, experience with month-end processes, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, multi-entity tech environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Support budgeting and rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end and external audits.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

ZenaTech is a rapidly growing technology company specialising in AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and innovative technology solutions. With operations expanding across the UK, Europe and North America, we are focused on delivering innovative solutions while building strong and scalable business operations to support our continued growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Finance team in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, monitoring financial performance and providing meaningful financial insights to senior management.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing organisation, with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities while also contributing to financial planning, reporting and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Complete month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial reports and management information for senior leadership.
• Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Investigate financial variances and provide clear commentary on key movements and trends.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts.
• Work with department heads to understand expenditure, budgets and future financial requirements.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate accounting controls are followed.
• Support VAT returns and other UK statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Ensure financial activities are carried out in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of information required by auditors, tax advisers and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal financial controls and procedures.

Operational Finance

• Oversee and support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Review bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding debtors, creditors and cash positions.
• Support payroll-related financial reconciliations where required.
• Work closely with colleagues across Finance, HR, Sales, Operations and other business functions.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately documented.

Business & Commercial Support

• Provide financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Develop reports and financial models to support business planning.
• Analyse revenue, expenditure, margins and operational performance.
• Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with financial integration and reporting requirements as the business continues to expand.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ideally ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong experience within management accounting, financial accounting or a similar finance role.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Understanding of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and month-end processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience within a technology, SaaS or high-growth organisation.
• Experience working within an international or multi-entity business.
• Exposure to group reporting or consolidation.
• Experience supporting audit and statutory accounts preparation.
• Experience improving finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Commercial finance or business partnering experience would be advantageous.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Management Accountant will ensure that management receives accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support business decisions. They will bring strong financial control to the role while proactively identifying improvements to reporting, forecasting and finance processes as the organisation continues to grow.

The ZenaTech Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and make hiring decisions based on suitability, qualifications, and business requirements.