Management Accountant

Pentasia; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentasia is seeking a Management Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to join our finance team. You will manage day-to-day accounting for multiple entities and support month-end close with accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have IFRS knowledge, VAT and tax awareness, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, GL and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of English and IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day accounting and financial administration for multiple entities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, banks and other authorities as required.
• Prepare, review and execute bank and cryptocurrency payments per procedures.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely processing across entities.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and records.
• Deliver financial reporting and ad hoc outputs as agreed with Finance Manager.
• Identify improvements to accounting processes across entities.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

VAT knowledge

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Management Accountant (6 months fixed-term contract)

Operational Point of Contact: Finance Manager

Functional Point of Contact: Finance Director

Contract type: Service agreement (IE or B2B)

Length of contract: Fixed-term, 6 months

Scope of Services

• Provide day-to-day accounting and financial administration services for multiple legal entities
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure transactions are recorded correctly and on time
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and the preparation of financial reports
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other relevant authorities as required
• Prepare, review, and execute bank and cryptocurrency payments in accordance with agreed procedures and approval processes
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely processing of financial transactions across entities
• Perform and review reconciliations, including bank accounts, balances, and other financial records
• Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and ad hoc outputs as agreed with the Finance Manager
• Identify and propose improvements to accounting and financial processes across multiple entities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field - or similar qualification
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, audit, or controlling
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end/year-end closing processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalismGood command of English, both written and spoken
• Solid understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Solid understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes
• Experience working across multiple entities or in a multi-country environment is an advantage