Management Accountant

Uptick; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uptick, a fast-growing B2B software company, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations in London. The role requires a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification and involves managing tax compliance, monthly management accounts, and supporting budgeting processes. Ideal candidates are commercially savvy, process-focused, and ready to grow into a leadership role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in finance roles.
• Experience managing tax filings.
• Confident communicator with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly UK management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Lead on UK tax compliance with support from accountants.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including invoicing and payroll.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Uptick is a fast-growing B2B software company revolutionising the building compliance industry. With offices in London, Melbourne, and Denver, we empower fire service providers with a market-leading cloud platform that streamlines compliance, maintenance, and reporting. Thousands of field service professionals trust our software to improve efficiency, ensure safety, and drive business growth. Our software is trusted to maintain the compliance of millions across 6 countries.

With Private Equity backing, we are scaling rapidly in each of our markets via a mix of organic and inorganic growth to achieve our goal of making 100 million people safer where they work, live and play.

Job Description

Uptick is a fast-growing B2B software company revolutionising the building compliance industry. With offices in London, Melbourne, and Denver, we empower fire service providers with a market-leading cloud platform that streamlines compliance, maintenance, and reporting. Thousands of field service professionals trust our software to improve efficiency, ensure safety, and drive business growth. Our software is trusted to maintain the compliance of millions across 6 countries.

With Private Equity backing, we are scaling rapidly in each of our markets via a mix of organic and inorganic growth to achieve our goal of making 100 million people safer where they work, live and play.

Job Requirements

• To be a great fit, you’ll have:

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (or part-qualified).

  • 3+ years’ experience in industry or practice.

  • Strong grasp of financial and management accounting principles.

  • Experience managing tax filings (with support from FD and advisors).

  • Confident using accounting tools (Xero preferred).

  • Clear, confident communicator who works well with senior leaders.

  • Commercially savvy with a business-first mindset.

  • Hands-on, process-focused, and action-oriented.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

  • Ambitious and ready to grow into a finance leadership role.

  • Bonus: if you have experience working in a startup, SaaS or rapidly scaling team.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the monthly UK management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and KPI reporting.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast updates.

• Lead on UK tax compliance - VAT, PAYE, corporation tax - with support from external accountants.

• Manage day-to-day finance ops: invoicing, ledgers, supplier payments, customer billing, payroll & reconciliations.

• Support the Finance Director in preparing monthly ELT reporting packs.

• Help strengthen and embed financial controls across the business.

• Improve and streamline finance processes with a proactive, solutions-first mindset.

• Contribute to commercial and cross-functional projects as needed.