Management Accountant

Parkside; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Exposure to international operations

Job summary

Parkside is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join a small, collaborative finance team in West London. This 1-year fixed-term contract offers hybrid working after probation and exposure to international operations. You will contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis, working closely with senior stakeholders.

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical thinking and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related subject
• Professionally qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience in a Management Accounting or similar finance role
• Strong Excel and financial systems/ERP knowledge
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Organised with the ability to work to deadlines
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working both independently and within a small team

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reporting
• Analyse financial performance and provide variance commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor KPIs, margins and business performance trends
• Conduct reconciliations and profitability analysis
• Support departmental budgeting and cost control
• Produce financial models and scenario analysis
• Work closely with non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Assist with audits, controls and compliance requirements
• Support improvements to financial processes and reporting systems

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CIMA/ACA candidate

Job description

Management Accountant
West London
1 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Hybrid working available after probation (3 6 months)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified and commercially focused Management Accountant to join a growing international business within the engineering and technology sector.

This is a newly created role within a small and collaborative finance team of four, offering excellent exposure across the wider business and the opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, analysis and business support.

The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced and multicultural environment where they will work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting decision-making through accurate reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.

The Role As Management Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager and wider business with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment within a close-knit team and is looking to develop their commercial finance experience further.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reporting
• Analyse financial performance and provide variance commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor KPIs, margins and business performance trends
• Conduct reconciliations and profitability analysis
• Support departmental budgeting and cost control
• Produce financial models and scenario analysis
• Work closely with non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Assist with audits, controls and compliance requirements
• Support improvements to financial processes and reporting systems

Candidate Requirements

• Degree educated in Accounting, Finance or a related subject
• Professionally qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience within a Management Accounting or similar finance role
• Strong Excel and financial systems/ERP knowledge
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Organised with the ability to work to deadlines
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working both independently and within a small team

What s on Offer

• Newly created position with opportunity to make an impact
• Small, supportive finance team
• Hybrid working after probation
• Exposure to international operations
• Stable and growing business environment
• Competitive salary up to £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to join a collaborative business where they can add real value and continue developing their career.