Management Accountant - PE-Backed Start-up

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic start-up in finance based in London is seeking a part-qualified accountant. This role involves managing full accounting processes, preparing financial reports, and providing insights to operational teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in management accounting, proficient in accounting software and Excel, and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £45-50k, study support for qualifications, a pension scheme, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualifications

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing reports for multiple entities and currencies.
• Previous experience in management accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Conduct month-end accounting for multiple European entities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Understanding of multiple currencies

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, dynamic start-up business.
• Own full management accounting process, improve controls & systems.

About Our Client

A PE-Backed business that are currently in the process of building out their finance function as they continue their exciting scale-up journey. Operating within one of the fastest-growing industries globally, this is a truly exciting opportunity to grow alongside the business.

Job Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for review.
• End-to-end month-end accounting for multiple European entities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Work closely with operational teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Manage and reconcile balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvements within accounting and finance.

The Successful Applicant

• Part-qualified accountant with previous experience in managing reports for multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience in management accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a dynamic, high-growth role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £45-50k.
• Study support for professional qualifications.
• A generous pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• The chance to work in a supportive and professional environment in London.
• Endless opportunities to build new process and improve current reporting controls.