Senior Management Accountant

Marc Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Central London is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to support ambitious growth. The role involves preparing and analysing management accounts for franchise sites, delivering variance analysis, and collaborating with franchise owners. Ideal candidates will be qualified or part-qualified in accounting, with experience in multi-site businesses and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site, hospitality, or franchise businesses.
• Proven value-adding analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts for franchise sites.
• Deliver variance analysis and communicate performance metrics.
• Partner with franchise owners on budgets and cash flow management.
• Support financial due diligence for new franchisees.
• Standardise processes across the franchise network.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget Management

Cost Control

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent

Job description

A leading company based in Central London is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to support ambitious growth. This role is perfectly suited to professionals who have experience with preperation of monthly management accounts with regarding franchises.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyse management accounts for a diverse portfolio of franchise sites ensuring robust and timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Deliver clear variance analysis and insightful commentary, communicating franchise performance across financial and operational metrics.
• Partner with franchise owners to set and monitor budgets, manage cash flow, and advise on cost control and profitability levers.
• Support the onboarding of new franchisees, providing financial due diligence and tools for successful setup.
• Standardise processes and reporting across the network to ensure accuracy, compliance, and ease of consolidation.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax returns, and regulatory obligations relevant to franchise operations.
• Work collaboratively with central and local operational teams to implement best practices and support continued expansion.

Key Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with experience supporting multi-site, hospitality, or franchise businesses.
• Commercially astute, with proven analytical skills and a track record of providing value-adding insight in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and operational challenges unique to franchised businesses

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