Management Accountant - Continental Europe

Longevity Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial operations across multiple European regions. The role involves preparing management accounts, liaising with local advisors, and ensuring efficient use of financial systems. Ideal candidates will have Netsuite experience and a strong understanding of local GAAP.

Qualifications

• Experience within a professional services firm advantageous.
• Familiar with local GAAP in at least two countries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple regions.
• Liaison with local advisors for statutory returns.
• Management of annual external audit process.

Skills

Netsuite

International Experience

Local GAAP Knowledge

Education

Part-qualified

Job description

Management Accountant - Continental Europe

Location:

Hybrid. Based either in London or Milan

Company:

Longevity Partners

Longevity Partners is a boutique sustainability and energy consultancy, established in London in 2015, with a rapid growth trajectory in Europe. Recognized by the Financial Times as the fastest-growing ESG consultancy in Europe in 2022, we are dedicated to advancing the green economy globally. With offices in London (headquarters), Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Milan, Austin, New York, and Tokyo, we are expanding our footprint in the United States.

Target profile:

• Part-qualified.
• Experience within an international environment.
• Netsuite experience important.
• Experience working with local external advisors.
• Experience of supporting small businesses/working closely with local MDs to guide them in efficient business operation.
• Experience within a professional services firm (consultancy, legal firm, etc.) advantageous.
• Ideally: Familiar with local GAAP in at least two of Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France (in that order of preference).

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the c.$3.5m annual combined turnover of Longevity Germany, Netherlands, and Italy businesses.
• Support in the preparation of the management accounts of the c.$1.5m France business.
• Liaison with local advisors to ensure the accurate and timely filing of all local financial, tax, and other statutory returns in Germany, Netherlands, Italy.
• Support of the Germany, Netherlands, Italy consulting teams in efficient use of Netsuite - project setup and management, including client invoice generation.
• Collaboration with these teams to ensure all projects are managed efficiently and profitably through Netsuite.
• Control of cash flow for Longevity Germany, Netherlands, Italy - from the AP and AR sides.
• Cost control for these regions, ensuring all spending provides maximum value for money.
• Establishment and observation of appropriate accounting controls.
• Supporting the MDs of these regions in all financial and operational matters.
• Management of the annual external audit process in Germany, Netherlands, and Italy.
• Effective liaison with and support of the wider Longevity Finance Team.

Reporting to:

Global Finance Director (based in London)