Senior Management Accountant (German) – EMEA | London, UK | Hybrid

Bruin; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment firm is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to drive financial reporting and budgeting for its EMEA operations. This role involves close collaboration with regional teams and a focus on process improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, be proactive, and possess a background in financial services. This position offers a hybrid working model with growth opportunities in a collaborative international environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong Excel skills and understanding of IFRS.
• Background in financial services or multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes across multiple international entities.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers on reporting requirements.
• Deliver management reports and analysis.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Management Accountant – EMEA London | Investment Management An international investment firm is seeking a qualified Senior Management Accountant to support its EMEA operations. This is a broad role covering financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement across multiple international entities. You'll work closely with regional teams and third-party providers to deliver accurate reporting, support audits, and contribute to transformation projects. Ideal candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years’ experience Background in financial services or multinational environments Strong Excel skills; SAP and IFRS knowledge desirable Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working across functions and borders

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant (German) – EMEA
Location: London, UK
Sector: Investment Management / Financial Services
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Qualified Accountant / Senior Finance Professional

Overview:
A well-established and globally active investment business is looking to hire a Senior Management Accountant to support its EMEA operations from its London office. The role offers broad exposure across financial and management reporting, cross-border operations, and transformation initiatives, with scope to contribute to ongoing growth and strategic projects across the EMEA and Asia regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join a collaborative and international environment that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end processes across multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial results.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers on local financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support audit processes and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Deliver management reports and analysis, including P&L variance explanations, balance sheet insights, cash flow projections, and capital adequacy forecasts.
• Partner with regional teams on annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, including automation of financial reports and data consolidation.
• Provide financial insights and ad-hoc analysis to support regional leadership and functional stakeholders.
• Participate in finance-related change projects as required.

Your Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience.
• Ideally German Speaking
• 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within financial services or a multinational business.
• Solid understanding of IFRS; familiarity with other European GAAPs is a plus.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP) strongly preferred.
• Comfortable handling multi-currency environments and large data sets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across time zones and functions.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
• German language skills and coding experience are advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer:

• Broad regional exposure and hands-on involvement in both finance operations and strategic planning.
• Supportive and international team culture, with an emphasis on collaboration and personal development.
• Hybrid working model and long-term growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization.

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If you're a dynamic and detail-focused finance professional ready for your next challenge in a global investment environment, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.

Job ID Senior Management Accountant (German)

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