Senior Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join a leading EV Charging Infrastructure group in London. The role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing finance functions, and collaborating with operational teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant accounting qualifications and experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Wider benefits

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a sound understanding of financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor daily cash balances and manage cash flow forecasting.
• Support the development and improvement of financial systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

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.