Senior Management Accountant

Employment type: FTC
Salary: 70k/year - 80k/year

Senior Management Accountant

London (Victoria)

£70,000- £80,000 + benefits

We are looking for a hands on Senior Management Accountant to support a rapidly growing financial services business within their largest division.

This position reports directly into the Group Financial Controller and requires someone with a keen eye for detail who is driven and likes to improve processes wherever possible.

If you are looking for a hands-on and varied management reporting role where you can really add value, get involved and cover a broad range of duties then please apply.

Wish List

  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Prior experience of end to end management accounts/reporting preparation
  • People person who works well with stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience working in multi entity, multi-currency environments
  • Hands on and a strong Excel user.

The Role

The successful Interim Management accountant will be responsible for the following:

  • Management Accounts - month-end adjustments, review of accruals & prepayments.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting including full P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
  • Review closing of AP, AR & Cash Ledgers and GL.
  • Review inter-company postings across the division's international entities.
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Review of Bank Reconciliations weekly & monthly.
  • Suggest and implement enhancements to monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Payroll - reconciliation, payroll journals and Holiday Accruals based on the monthly information provided by the Payroll. Liaising with HR & Payroll for monthly information and any issues might arise.
  • Cash Forecast - in charge of the weekly updates and provide cover for the other entities when necessary.
  • Provide support for covenant reporting.
  • Manage FX postings and necessary adjustments.

We need someone who is technically capable, comfortable with the nitty gritty elements of finance in a fast paced international business and who is a real people person.

Great attention to detail and a desire to partner with stakeholders internally and externally e.g. operations, auditors and tax advisors is desirable!

Your Profile

We are looking for a bright and adaptable accountant who has experience delivering management accounts.

Experience of Sage would be a bonus as well as strong Excel skills.

Benefits

£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and benefits. This role is based in stunning offices in central London (near Victoria).

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