Management Accountant (FTC)

loveholidays; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this dynamic role, you will provide essential finance and accountancy support, focusing on management accounting and financial reporting. You'll develop robust reporting processes, analyze financial variances, and ensure accurate month-end closing. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team while enjoying perks like discounted holidays, generous leave, and a supportive work environment that values personal growth and inclusivity. If you are newly qualified or close to qualification, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Company pension contributions at 5%

Individualized training budget

Discounted holidays

25 days of holiday per year

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Subsidized gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loans

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Provide finance and accountancy support focusing on management accounting.
• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts and entity-level reports.
• Participate in year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust reporting processes for management reporting.
• Analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow variances against budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Audit Preparation

Variance Analysis

Internal Controls

Adaptability

Education

Professional Accountancy Accreditation (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Newly Qualified or Close to Qualification

Tools

SUN Accounting Software

Job description

At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, providing our customers with unlimited choice, unmatched ease, and exceptional value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert — the smart way to get away.

The impact you’ll have:

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, we are seeking a Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC). You will provide finance and accountancy support to the finance team and the wider business, focusing on management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, and other ad hoc projects.

1. Develop and maintain robust reporting processes for management reporting, audit, tax, and statutory accounts in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
2. Assist in developing automated and controlled finance processes.
3. Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts and entity-level reports.
4. Analyze and comment on P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow variances against prior periods and budgets to identify results and trends.
5. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities.
6. Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded for month-end closing.
7. Support the review of FX gains/losses and intercompany transactions.
8. Participate actively in year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation.
9. Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures to support growth.
10. Provide ad hoc reports to support management decision-making.
11. Maintain a good understanding of internal controls and document end-to-end processes.
12. Hold a professional accountancy accreditation (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
13. Be newly qualified or close to qualification.
14. Demonstrate the ability to work quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
15. Have previous experience in management accounting and financial reporting.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working in the tech or travel sector.
• Experience with SUN accounting software.

Perks of joining us:

In addition to a dynamic environment that fosters growth, impact, and skill development, we offer:

• Company pension contributions at 5%.
• An individualized training budget for on-the-job learning and upskilling.
• Discounted holidays for you, your family, and friends.
• 25 days of holiday per year (plus 8 public holidays), increasing by 1 day every second year of service, up to 30 days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidized gym memberships.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and eye care vouchers.

At loveholidays, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages personal growth and collective success. We value diverse perspectives and ideas, which enhance our teams’ effectiveness. We look forward to the insights and potential you could bring to our journey.

About the company

loveholidays offers a bespoke way to search for your next getaway, allowing you to personalize your holiday with maximum flexibility. Book confidently knowing your holiday is ATOL protected, with a variety of payment options available.