Management Accountant - Practice

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A top professional services firm in London is seeking a qualified Management Accountant. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing VAT returns, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate has ACA or ACCA qualifications and strong communication skills, with experience in the financial services sector preferred. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory and management accounts.
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP, especially FRS 102.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Manage and review VAT returns, including partial exemption.
• Support senior staff with pitches and client meetings.

Skills

Preparation of management accounts

Review of VAT returns

Supervision of staff

Client relationship management

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

My client is a Top 30 professional services firm with a dedicated business services team that provides outsourced accounting and administrative support to clients in the financial services sector, including FCA regulated businesses. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and statutory financial statements
• Manage and review VAT returns, including partial exemption
• Supervise and support junior staff and trainees
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Recommend improvements to client systems and controls
• Support senior staff with pitches and client meetings

What You\'ll Need

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience preparing statutory and management accounts
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP, especially FRS 102
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks (desirable)
• Financial services sector experience preferred

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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