Management Accountant - 6-Month Contract - Central London

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Management Accountant for a 6-month contract in Central London. The ideal candidate will manage month-end processes and prepare performance reports, requiring at least 2 years' experience in Management Accounting within small to medium-sized businesses. Proficiency in Paprika accounting software is highly desirable. Immediate availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Experience in small to medium-sized businesses is preferred.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes for multiple venues.
• Prepare weekly performance reports for senior leadership.
• Conduct analysis of income, gross profit margins, and costs.

Skills

Management of multiple revenue streams

Strong communication

Intermediate to finalist level CIMA/ACCA qualification

Detail-oriented

Excel proficiency

Tools

Paprika accounting software

Job description

Management Accountant - 6-Month Contract - Central London

We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant for a 6-month contract within a dynamic Consumer Leisure environment based in Central London. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting and reporting experience, particularly within small to medium-sized businesses.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Management Accountant role
• Experience working in small to medium-sized businesses
• Proficiency with Paprika accounting software is highly desirable
• Industry experience in Consumer, Hospitality, Events, or FMCG sectors is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes for multiple venues
• Prepare weekly performance reports for senior leadership
• Conduct regular analysis of income, gross profit margins, and staffing costs
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and rolling forecasts
• Assist with year-end audit processes
• Oversee and execute weekly payment runs
• Provide ad hoc financial and event-related support
• Contribute to finance team projects as needed
• Create ad hoc budgets and financial projections for Directors
• Reconcile card and cash takings to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Own event budgets from a finance perspective, challenging overspends
• Ensure purchase orders are raised and approved for all committed costs
• Collaborate with Operations and Management for timely client reporting
• Produce trend analysis and reports to support on-site operations
• Coordinate client reporting and ensure PO compliance
• Deliver stock-related financial reporting

Skills & Attributes

• Strong experience managing multiple revenue streams and cost centres
• Growth mindset and interest in the events and entertainment sector
• Intermediate to finalist level CIMA/ACCA qualification
• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex spreadsheets
• Confident communicator, able to challenge senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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