Managment Accountant

Cedar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is partnering with a rapidly growing international group to recruit a newly or recently qualified Management Accountant. You will own the month-end close for multiple entities, delivering accurate management accounts and concise commentary.

Working with senior finance and operational stakeholders, you will investigate variances, support budgeting and cash flow planning, and help improve finance processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Newly or recently qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience preparing management accounts in practice or industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and prepare management accounts for multiple entities.
• Deliver variance analysis and commentary explaining drivers of performance.
• Partner with operational teams to investigate margins, costs, accruals and WIP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and working capital management.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and reporting.
• Support tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts and external audit.

Skills

Management accounting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Cedar is partnering with a rapidly growing international group to recruit a newly or recently qualified Management Accountant. With operations across several European markets and further expansion planned, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial experience within an ambitious business.

You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts for several group entities, from month-end close through to reporting and commentary. Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, you will explain performance, investigate variances and provide insight to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and prepare accurate, timely management accounts for multiple entities.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and commentary, explaining the underlying drivers of performance.
• Partner with operational teams to investigate margins, costs, accruals and work in progress.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and working capital management.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Support tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts and the external audit.

About you

You will be newly or recently qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with experience preparing management accounts gained in practice or industry. You will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, confident Excel skills and an analytical approach. The ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues, take ownership of the reporting cycle and follow issues through to resolution will be essential.

Experience in a project-led business, multi-currency accounting or Sage Intacct would be beneficial, alongside familiarity with UK GAAP or international local accounting standards. You will join a supportive finance team offering exposure to senior leadership, international operations and strategic projects.