Senior Management Accountant in London)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Central London is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to support franchise operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing management accounts, delivering variance analysis, and working collaboratively with franchise owners. Key qualifications include being qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site, hospitality, or franchise businesses.
• Proven analytical skills with a track record of value-adding insights.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyse management accounts for franchise sites.
• Deliver clear variance analysis and insightful commentary.
• Partner with franchise owners on budgets and profitability.

Skills

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Variance analysis

Budget management

Cost control

Financial due diligence

Collaboration

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (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