Senior Management Accountant

Handpicked Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing financial operations, and supporting budgeting and forecasting in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should possess a degree with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and relevant accounting experience.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Wider benefits

Qualifications

• Degree educated with ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience preparing full sets of management accounts.
• Prior experience overseeing Accounts Payable/Receivable processes.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support corporation tax preparation and reporting.
• Monitor daily cash balances and manage cash flow forecasting.
• Work with operational teams on budgeting and forecasting.
• Liaise with auditors during the audit processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Financial modelling

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Degree with ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Business Central (MBC)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Management Accountant

Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 generous bonus & wider benefits

Location: London, hybrid working offered (3/4 days WFH)

Our client, an EV Charging Infrastructure group headquartered in London with operations across the country, are currently seeking a commercially aware and detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant to join their growing finance team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring all relevant commentary and analysis is included.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with internal controls.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of corporation tax packs and ensure accurate and timely submission of tax-related information to external advisors and HMRC.
• Monitor daily cash balances, manage short-term cash flow forecasting, and support banking relationships to ensure liquidity and funding needs are met.
• Work closely with operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor working capital, ensuring efficient cash management and reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, assisting with annual audit processes and statutory financial reporting.
• Support the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

Requirements:

• Be degree educated with ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience preparing full sets of management accounts.
• Prior experience overseeing AP/AR processes is essential.
• Experience of using Microsoft Business Central (MBC) is desirable but not essential
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a sound understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive process improvement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in data analysis and financial modelling.