Management Accountant

Kingsway Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of innovative solutions in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations for 1-2 entities. This hands-on role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and ERP implementation to enhance visibility and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong knowledge of UK GAAP and experience with accounting software. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and financial regulations.
• Hands-on experience with multiple accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of 1-2 entities.
• Lead monthly budgeting and communication.
• Prepare and submit accurate management accounts.
• Coordinate payroll and tax filings.
• Act as key finance representative in ERP implementation.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS

Hands-on experience with Sage 50, Quickbooks, Xero

Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Quickbooks

Xero

Epicor

Job description

Company Description

Kingsway Group Global is a trusted provider of anti-ligature and anti-barricade solutions, supporting over 10,000 projects worldwide in healthcare, specialist education, and custodial settings. With locations in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, the company delivers innovative solutions for challenging environments, and we are dedicated to improving patient safety and care globally. As we continue to see huge growth in our business, we are looking to strengthen our finance team, seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to oversee the financial operations for 1-2 entities within the Group.

Role Description

Based in the UK but supporting our international colleagues, we are looking for the Management Accountant role to take full ownership of the financial operations of their entities. This is a hands‑on and varied role, offering the opportunity to develop best‑in‑class processes, enhance visibility of financial performance, and support the continued growth of our operations. Working closely with sales, projects, operations and other teams around the business, the successful candidate will support end‑to‑end financial reporting, tax & other compliance, cash flow forecasting, and commercial decision‑making. We're looking for someone who thrives in hands‑on, scale‑up environments – someone who doesn't just keep things ticking but actively drives improvements!

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the daily responsibilities of the finance function, and complete all aspects of month‑end close for your entities, including journal entries & reconciliations and overseeing support from local accounting resource.
• Lead monthly budgeting & communication to the wider business including feedback to department budget holders.
• Maintain and manage the accounting system (currently Sage 50 for UK, Quickbooks for North America and Xero for Australia; moving to Epicor in 2026 as part of an ERP implementation project).
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts, providing detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Identify areas of inefficiencies and cost savings, and lead projects to tackle these issues.

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate the submission of payroll and tax filings in partnership with external advisors.
• Support statutory audit and other compliance processes, liaising with auditors and other external advisors as their primary contact.

Cash Flow & Commercial Support

• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and provide insight to support working capital management.
• Oversee the sales invoicing and revenue recognition process, ensuring invoices are raised in a timely manner, resolve queries, and recommend appropriate credit limits.
• Support the sales teams with negotiations, terms, and payment schedules.
• Support team leaders around the business with process improvements and financial decision making.

ERP Implementation (Epicor)

• Act as a key finance representative for the business in the global ERP (Epicor) implementation.
• Support data cleansing and migration efforts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the design of system processes that reflect the needs and growth of our operations.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with global finance and leadership teams to align reporting and support strategic decision‑making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency & controls around the financial reporting process.
• Making your regular responsibilities as streamlined and efficient as possible, allowing you to focus your time on partnering with the business on commercial & operational projects.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience in a similar role, or a first‑mover from practice with related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial & tax regulations, with the ability to grasp technical knowledge and new information quickly.
• Ability to & interest in building strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Hands‑on experience with Sage 50, Quickbooks, Xero and/or ERP systems (Epicor experience a plus) is preferred, the ability to quickly maximise the utilisation of software solutions is essential.
• Familiarity with multi‑entity groups and international environments.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving business.
• Sector experience in manufacturing, inventory management or supply chain is a bonus, but not essential.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, growth‑focused role with the chance to make a real impact — this could be the opportunity for you!

Personality & Approach

Are you a driven, proactive accountant ready to take on a varied and exciting role in a growing, innovative business? With a passion for precision, process improvement, and performance, Kingsway Group is looking for an organised and proactive Management Accountant who’s ready to take ownership of the finance function for 1-2 jurisdictions in our international group operations. This role promises to be varied, technical and commercial, allowing you to take ownership of a growing P&L whilst meaningfully contributing to the wider operations and growth of the business.

If you're someone who likes to get stuck into problems, be trusted to run with things, come up with innovative & efficient solutions, and add commercial value beyond the numbers, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a growing international group.

Personality & approach is more important than experience – if you have a strategic mindset, a proactive “ready to learn anything” approach, the ability to work with independence, you take ownership of your work, and seek enjoyment from working with colleagues from across all areas of the business, consider applying today!