Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional to manage end-to-end management accounting activities, financial reporting, statutory compliance, reconciliations, and client-facing finance reviews. The role requires strong analytical skills, month-end close expertise, and the ability to provide accurate financial insights to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Prepare monthly Finance Packs for clients, including:
- Funding Statements
- Cash Flow Projections
- Profit & Loss Statements
- Variance Analysis and Commentary
- Present financial performance and business insights to clients through monthly review calls.
- Review and analyze Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports to identify trends and key business drivers.
Month-End & Year-End Close
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities within agreed timelines.
- Post accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustment journals.
- Prepare and post reclassification journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately in the correct accounting period.
Ledger Management & Reconciliations
- Conduct detailed nominal ledger scrutiny and review of general ledger accounts.
- Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
Fixed Assets Management
- Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.
- Calculate and post depreciation accurately in accordance with accounting policies.
- Monitor asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders regarding financial reporting and compliance matters.
- Participate in monthly financial review meetings and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- Relevant experience in Management Accounts, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
- Strong understanding of month-end close, accruals, prepayments, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience with VAT returns and statutory accounts preparation.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ACCA / CIMA / CA Inter / CMA qualification (Qualified or Part Qualified preferred).
- Experience working with UK clients and preparing management accounts for UK entities.
- Exposure to audit support and compliance reporting.