Senior Management Accountant

Sopher + Co; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their dynamic Audit and Accounts team in Borehamwood. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your management accounting expertise while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will prepare management accounts, support junior staff, and maintain client records. The company prides itself on a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development, making it an ideal place for driven professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with prestigious clients, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extensive Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services firm.
• Strong bookkeeping skills including management accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in their roles.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Bookkeeping

Management Accounting

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA Qualified

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

Xero

Dext

Microsoft Excel

Caseware

Job description

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Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

Sopher + Co is looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our growing Audit and Accounts team based in the Borehamwood office. As part of the role, you will be supporting the Business Services Manager, and you will prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients from core records. Assist with any work required by clients or managers. It offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in management accounting while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports
• Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard and maintaining client records for referral where needed
• Take ownership of year-end accounts preparation, ensuring accuracy before passing them to the finalization team for statutory reporting
• Month/Quarter end adjustments and reconciliations
• Providing support to junior members of staff including training where required
• Work as part of a team and when required
• Prepare ad hoc reports for clients
• Supervision of junior members of staff, including reviewing the work and providing feedback to assist in training and development
• Mentor, train and assist team members to maximise their performance
• Maintain client files and documentation in accordance with Sopher + Co standards
• Keep abreast of developments in accounting, taxation and relevant computer software
• Maintaining client confidentiality at all times in accordance with Sopher + Co HR Policies & Procedures

About you

We’ll need you to have excellent time management, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, self-motivated approach. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with great attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

You will also have/be:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Previous experience working with clients in the Hospitality and Finance sectors.
• Experience with FCA-regulated businesses (preferred but not essential).
• AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualified or QBE.
• Strong bookkeeping skills, including producing monthly management accounts and preparing prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income, and deferred income.
• Familiarity with Caseware (Preferred but not essential)
• Excellent working knowledge of Xero, Dext, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• In addition to the above successful candidate will be commercially minded, displaying level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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