Management Accountant - Part Qualified

Cathay Investments Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing investment group in Greater London is seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This fully office-based role involves preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial roles and be studying towards ACCA or ACA. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, study support, and generous benefits including life insurance and an employee perks scheme.

Benefits

Life insurance (4× salary)

Income Protection Insurance

Access to employee benefits scheme

Regular office social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting or financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial statements including balance sheets and income statements.
• Manage the budgeting process and assist in financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining accounting processes.
• Provide actionable insights based on financial data.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA or ACA

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities to recommend strategies for improvement.
• Use financial data to help run the business, moving from a processing role to one of strategic doing.

Qualifications and Benefits

• Part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA or ACA.
• Proven experience in accounting or financial roles, with strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
• Study Support - Support for your ACCA or ACA qualification.
• Generous Benefits - Life insurance (4× 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.