Management Accountant

Integral Memory PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial reporting and decision-making across UK and EU operations. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, managing the Assistant Management Accountant, and ensuring compliance with VAT and regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess an accountancy degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years management accounting experience and advanced skills in ERP systems and Excel. A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are vital for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management accounting experience required.
• Familiarity with EU statutory reporting like VAT returns is essential.
• Experience in inventory management processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts for UK and EU offices.
• Manage the Assistant Management Accountant and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Review existing ERP and improve financial reporting processes.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

People management

Advanced IT skills

Education

Accountancy degree/fully qualified ACCA, CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The role:

The Management Accountant is central to the financial reporting and decision making of our businesses in UK and Europe, focusing on preparing financial reports, analysing data and advising on financial planning and decision-making. Enabling senior management to make informed decision that drive growth and profitability.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Together with the Finance Manager, assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for the Group Companies (UK and EU offices) including reporting and analysis
• Manage and supervise the Assistant Management Accountant, ensuring all Balance Sheet nominal reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and third-party submissions are completed accurately and on time-
• In conjunction with the Finance team, to review and develop existing ERP and financial reporting to enhance efficiencies and automation, providing better and more accurate information to both Directors and Senior Leadership team
• Working with the Finance Manager assist with the annual audit process, ensuring that the preparation of requested documents is met within the agreed timeline and that responses are actioned accordingly
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for the UK and European companies, and provide VAT and import-related information to external accountants for subsidiary companies
• Working with the Finance Manager and ERP, review processes to ensure that they are best suited and where appropriate propose changes aligned to automation
• Revision and preparation of weekly Company cashflows
• Month-end procedures, which involve reconciliations and closing of ledgers
• Calculation and posting of management journals, such as accruals and prepayments, corrections in coding etc
• Review rebate agreements submitted by Sales Director on an annual basis (January) in order to prepare monthly rebate provision
• Prepare sales figures and submit to selected Stakeholders monthly in order that the rebate invoices can be raised
• Preparing sales commission figures for monthly payroll and to ensure that payroll journals are posted
• Overview of staff expense claims and credit card spending
• Review and highlight any internal financial processes that could be improved to increase accuracy and efficiency
• In conjunction with the Finance Manager, continue to drive continuous improvement and ensure strong internal controls
• To ensure that all regulatory reports are prepared within the required timeframes
• Any other tasks that may be required from time to time

Required Skills:

High level of initiative with strong administrative and organisational abilities, keen attention to detail, accountability and ownership of responsibilities, effective people management, ability to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to a fast-moving technology-driven environment.

• Accountancy degree/fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years+ management accounting experience
• Experience of working within European countries, France, The Netherlands, Germany and Spain
• Experience of managing across EU statutory reporting including VAT Returns, Confirmation of Statements etc
• An understanding of inventory management processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced IT skills, including accounting ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI, essential for financial analysis and reporting

The Company:

Integral Memory PLC is a long-established and fast-growing technology company founded in the UK over 30 years ago. It has grown into a highly successful and financially independent international business with offices in London and across Europe.

Integral Memory Division:

The link between high-end competitive gaming, encrypted military level memory drives and pushing the visual boundaries of creative photography. Our imaginative solutions to the ever-advancing demands of data storage that transcends the cloud has made the Integral logo synonymous with quality, sustainability and reliability.

Integral LED Lighting Division:

From lighting up industrial warehouses and retail spaces across Europe, to delivering soft ambient lighting in bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. From expandable lighting systems for smart buildings, to transforming outdoor spaces with innovative lighting solutions to enhance the human experience – Our innovative and award-winning product range challenges the norm as we continue to bring cutting-edge lighting solutions to the market.

Our award-winning products are sold by resellers in more than 50 countries worldwide and are trusted by large corporations, government departments, and educational institutions.