Management Accountant

Absolute Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business in West London is seeking an interim management accountant for 3-6 months. This role involves managing month-end processes, producing financial reports, and collaborating with the finance team to drive improvements. Qualified candidates with maximum two weeks' notice are encouraged to apply, with consideration for a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or up to 2 years post-qualified accountant.
• Experience in full sets of management accounts.
• Experience in a financial services business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Responsible for the month-end close and financial statements.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Management Accounting

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

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Are you a newly qualified or up to 2 years post-qualified management accountant with financial services experience?

Absolute has recently been instructed to identify a qualified interim management accountant to join a Financial Service business based in West London.

This opportunity will start on an interim basis, but there is potential for a permanent position if you do a great job.

The role is a traditional management accountant position and will require the successful candidate to carry out accounts preparation, month-end close, commentary, and variance analysis.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including presenting financial information to both finance and non-finance professionals.
• Responsible for the month-end close, including posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Work with the wider finance team and identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on month-end accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

To be considered for the role, you will be/have:

• Immediately available (maximum two weeks' notice).
• Newly qualified or up to 2 years post-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven experience in producing full sets of management accounts and managing month-end close.
• Experience working within a financial services or FCA-regulated business.

Duration: 3-6 months interim

Location: West London

Work arrangement: 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH

Salary: £250-300 (Umbrella – Inside IR35)