Management Accountant

James Fisher and Sons plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation firm in London seeks a qualified Management Accountant to provide financial support and contribute to a progressive environment. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, KPI analysis, and assisting in budgeting. Ideal candidates will have CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive attitude. The position offers hybrid working and occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with similar experience.
• Experience in a commercial environment is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to other sites occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and submit to Group finance.
• Prepare KPIs and margin analysis.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Skills

Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Proactive attitude

Excellent analytical skills

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Opera

Sage

Cognos

Job description

Management Accountant

Full-Time, Permanent

London, Hybrid working

About the Company

Acquired by the James Fisher group in 2007, James Fisher Everard (JFE) operates vessels along the European coastline and in the Caribbean islands, carrying grades such as petrol, diesel, kerosene and easy chemicals. The company reflects the group’s shipping division mission to provide competitive, flexible maritime transportation of liquid products and high‑quality ship management solutions.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified management accountant to contribute in a thriving commercial and progressive environment. Liaising with all stakeholders you will offer full financial support to add value and strengthen the existing management team. In return, as a company committed to developing from within, you will have the opportunity to enhance and progress your career.

The role will be based in our London office with some occasional travel to some of our other sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and submission to Group finance.
• Preparation of monthly KPI’s and margin analysis.
• Preparation of reconciliations including Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
• Assisting in preparation and submission of annual Budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Preparation of tax analysis for P11D’s & PSA returns.
• Preparation, posting and review of ad‑hoc and recurring journals.
• Management of Sales and Purchase ledger.
• Management of fixed asset register.
• Suggest improvements in control processes.
• Treasury function, cash management, bank reconciliations and approval of purchase ledger and other ad‑hoc payments.
• Provide assistance to cost control function as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Payroll reconciliations.
• Assistance with external and internal audit requirements.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Assistance with Group Tax Queries.
• Preparation of compliance documentation.
• Ad‑hoc tasks as required.

About the Candidate

• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA with experience in a similar role.
• Experience in commercial environment would be an advantage.
• Experience on Dynamics 365 Business Central / Opera / Sage and Cognos would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office including advanced level Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure in order to meet internal and external reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Proactive and "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites occasionally.
• Experience in a similar industry would be an advantage.