Management Accountant

Kenton Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team during a transformative phase. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts while providing financial insights to non-finance staff and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills, especially in Excel, and have experience in automating finance processes. This full-time position offers benefits such as flexible working hours and study support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays

Company pension

Study support

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to financial activities.
• Ability to handle high volumes of data and transactions.
• Experience in management accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts and commentary.
• Budget and forecast preparation.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Drive system and process improvements.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excel proficiency

Process automation

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

A new Management Accountant role has become available within a Blackpool based SME. It is an exciting time to join the business as they enter a phase of transformation which will involve the implementation of new systems and processes and the new Management Accountant will be a key player in driving changes. With a current turnover in the region of £20m, further growth is forecasted and as such, opportunities for skills / career development will be available for the successful candidate.

Key Benefits / Rewards on Offer

Full time, office based role with opportunity for hybrid working after 6 month probation

Flexibility on working hours

25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays

Company pension

Study support if required

Ongoing training and support from the Finance Director

Your New Role as Management Accountant

This is a hands on and varied role which covers the full spectrum of finance, working in a small and friendly team of 4 accounts staff.

As Management Accountant you will report to the Finance Director. Specific responsibilities will include :

Being a strong no.2 to an engaging and experienced Finance Director, supporting with all financial activities for the business

Preparation of management accounts and commentary

Preparation of budgets and forecasts

Posting journals, accruals and prepayments

Balance sheet reconciliations

Preparing VAT returns

Regular interaction with non-finance staff within the business to provide financial insight, responding to any queries

Supporting the Accounts Assistant, providing mentoring and support as appropriate

Supporting with AP, AR and credit control duties

Driving system and process improvements within the finance function

Provision of ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management, to aid effective business decision making

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

The ideal candidate will have a forward thinking and hands on approach to their work, comfortable working within a fast-paced environment handling high volumes of data and transactions. Strong IT skills are paramount, including Excel and ideally you will have proven ability to automate and streamline existing processes within a finance department.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Location

London, United Kingdom