Management Accountant - Part Qualified

Cathay Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing investment group in Croydon is seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to provide financial insights and reporting. This fully office-based role emphasizes timely reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while offering study support for ACCA or ACA qualification. The ideal candidate will enjoy a collaborative culture and generous benefits, including life insurance and employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study Support for ACCA or ACA

Life insurance (4x salary)

Income Protection Insurance

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting or financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial statements including balance sheets and income statements.
• Manage the budgeting process and assist in financial forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining accounting processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Part-qualified, actively studying towards ACCA or ACA

Job description

Overview

Launch Your Finance Career with Commercial Impact. Ready to accelerate your career and transition from processing numbers to actively helping to run a business? Cathay Investments is a rapidly growing investment group with a diverse portfolio across sectors like chemicals, logistics, toys, and healthcare. We are looking for an ambitious, part-qualified Management Accountant to join our head office finance team and focus heavily on the Logistics part of our expanding group.

This is a unique, fully office-based opportunity in Croydon where you\'ll gain direct access to our Financial Director and Managing Director, moving quickly beyond simple reporting to provide the financial insights that drive key commercial decisions.

The Opportunity: More Than Just Accounts

Reporting to the Management Accountant, your initial focus will be on ensuring accurate and timely reporting for a subset of our group companies.

We offer support for your professional qualification for candidates pursuing ACCA or ACA.

Initial Focus & Core Tasks

• Management Accounts Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Budgeting & Cash Flow: Manage the budgeting process and assist in financial forecasting; a key focus will be on managing cash flow and accounts payable.
• Compliance: Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, legal regulations, and tax requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining accounting processes and enhancing efficiency.
• Growth and Commercial Scope: This role will quickly expand beyond core accounts into the commercial aspects of the business. You will:
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to recommend strategies for improvement.
  • Be involved in using financial data to help run the business, moving from a processing role to one of strategic doing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualification Status: Part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA or ACA.
• Experience: Proven experience in accounting or financial roles, with strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Our Offer & Benefits

This role is fully office-based in our Croydon office. We offer a competitive package and a supportive environment for your professional growth:

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Study Support: Support for your ACCA or ACA qualification.
• Generous Benefits: Life insurance (4x salary) and Income Protection Insurance.
• Employee Perks: Access to our employee benefits scheme, including discount vouchers and cashback.
• Culture: Regular office social events in our collaborative workspace.

Ready to turn your qualification into commercial success? Apply today.