Management Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant to join their UK & European team in London. The ideal candidate must have an accountancy degree or qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA, and strong expertise in VAT compliance. Key responsibilities include managing monthly accounts and supervising a team. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits, in an office-based setting with free parking.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and submitting VAT for multiple entities.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts for UK and EU companies.
• Supervise and mentor the Assistant Management Accountant.
• Enhance ERP and reporting processes.
• Lead on VAT preparation and submissions.
• Review financial processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Accountancy degree or equivalent

Strong VAT expertise

Excellent organisational skills

Confident people manager

Proactive mindset

Education

ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Management Accountant, Permanent

Location: Brent, NW London (Office-Based, free parking, short walk from tube)

Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum plus benefits

Ready to make a real impact across a fast‑growing UK & European business? We're recruiting a Management Accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys streamlining processes, and is confident producing high‑quality financial reporting that drives commercial decisions.

This is a key role supporting the Finance Manager in delivering robust monthly accounts, enhancing reporting capabilities, improving systems, and ensuring strong financial controls across multiple entities. You'll also provide day‑to‑day oversight for an Assistant Management Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, insightful monthly management accounts for UK and EU companies.
• Supervise and mentor the Assistant Management Accountant, ensuring all reconciliations and submissions are delivered on time.
• Enhance ERP and reporting processes, driving smarter automation and better‑quality data.
• Support annual audits, ensuring schedules and documentation are completed promptly.
• Lead on VAT preparation and submissions for UK & European entities, and liaise with external accountants on VAT/import matters for subsidiaries.
• Review and refine financial processes to support automation, accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare weekly cashflows and manage month‑end close activities.
• Post management journals including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications.
• Review annual rebate agreements and prepare monthly rebate provisions.
• Produce monthly sales figures for stakeholder rebate invoicing.
• Prepare monthly commission calculations and ensure payroll journals are posted.
• Oversee staff expenses and corporate card spending.
• Identify and drive improvements in internal controls and financial processes.
• Ensure all regulatory reports are delivered within required timescales.

Skills & Experience Required

• Accountancy degree and/or fully qualified ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
• Strong VAT expertise-including preparation, submission, multi‑entity VAT, and understanding of EU VAT/IOSS/import rules.
• Strong initiative with excellent organisational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
• Confident people manager able to supervise, coach and support team members.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and improving processes.
• Able to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast‑moving, technology‑driven environment.
• A proactive mindset with real ownership of tasks and accuracy.

How to Apply

If you're a confident, solutions‑driven Management Accountant with strong VAT capabilities and a passion for improving processes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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