Management Accountant

NACBA; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in alternative lending seeks a finance professional to handle technical accounting tasks, including group consolidations and audits. The successful candidate will support the Head of Finance and will have opportunities for growth and supervision of an assistant. Ideal for those eager to join a rapidly expanding business in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in Financial Services or interest in lending/property.
• Knowledge in accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support production of monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Maintain accuracy of loan schedules.
• Participate in annual audits and monthly board reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Goodman Masson is supporting a rapidly growing market leader in alternative lending that is redefining traditional banking norms.

The role encompasses a unique blend of responsibilities. The successful candidate will handle technical accounting tasks such as group consolidations, audits, and structured finance. Additionally, they will delve into the dynamic worlds of commercial finance through analysis and board presentations, as well as operational finance and business partnering.

This position serves as a pivotal support to the Head of Finance, who is committed to the team's growth and development and is open to delegating tasks that facilitate people's progress. Over time, there's also the possibility of supervising a finance assistant.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production of monthly consolidated management accounts for the Group (covering revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, overheads, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, and purchase ledger);
• Maintaining the accuracy of all loan schedules;
• Supporting overall cash management requirements to finance the company's lending activities;
• Supporting the annual audit;
• Collating and analysing financial information relevant for submission to ExCo via monthly board reporting packs;
• Business partnering with several divisions in the production of relevant financial information for decision-making and supporting the business's continuous development as a best-in-class alternative lender.

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (Accounting Practice trained or trained in Industry);
• Keen to work for a rapidly expanding business in a high-growth industry;
• Good knowledge of accounting and reporting;
• Experience of working in Financial Services (particularly lending or property industries) or a desire to carve out a career in this space;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Highly numerate;
• Good level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Positive and energetic personality with a good team working ethos.

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