Management Accountant

Cobb & Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join their hybrid finance team. You will support the Financial Controller, oversee daily finance operations, and lead a small team of Accounts Assistants. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing audits, and implementing process improvements. Applicants should be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants with supervisory experience, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a dynamic working environment, competitive salary, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience preparing accounts under FRS102.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Support audit preparation and queries while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Supervise accounts assistants, ensuring accuracy in daily tasks.
• Manage credit control procedures and ensure timely collection of debts.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong organisational skills

Experience in management accounting

Ability to mentor team members

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Equivalent experience in a similar role

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Management Accountant | East Kent - Hybrid | £40k - £50k DOE

Over the past two years, this company has experienced exceptional growth expanding their operations, strengthening their market presence, and investing heavily in people and systems. As they continue this exciting trajectory, they’re looking for a talented Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the evolving finance team.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy improving processes, and want to be part of a business where your ideas genuinely make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity.

Be part of a dynamic, rapidly scaling organisation where no two days are the same.

Work closely with a highly experienced Financial Controller and gain exposure to strategic finance.

Lead and develop a small team of Accounts Assistants.

Influence and improve finance processes as we continue to grow.

Join a culture built on trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.

The Role :

As Management Accountant, you’ll support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. You’ll also oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring strong financial controls and smooth transactional processing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly management accounts, providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Support with audit preparation and queries, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor accounts assistants, ensuring daily transactional tasks (purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations etc.) are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage the credit control function and procedures, ensuring effective debtor management and timely collection of outstanding balances by providing support to accounts assistants.
• Identify and implement process and systems improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance team.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide support to other areas of the business with financial information as required.
• Ad hoc projects and project support as required by the Finance Team and wider business.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience preparing accounts under FRS102.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑moving environment.