Management Accountant

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + study support

Location: Southwest, London (Office Based)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working hours: 9am to 5pm

A rapidly growing and dynamic international business based in Southwest is seeking a part qualified Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation with ambitious plans to become a global leader in its sector. Apply today to join this amazing company!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the management accounts process for a portfolio of entities, with real exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to start immediately (however they can accommodate a month’s notice period). The interview process is a two-stage process, both face-to-face interviews in the office. This role includes study support, and the CFO actively promotes career growth, professional development, and progression within a supportive and nurturing workplace.

Based in modern offices in the heart of Southwest London, you’ll be part of a fast-paced and high-performing team, working closely with budget holders and senior leadership. Working in vibrant, modern offices with great local amenities, you’ll benefit from a lively working environment, with a wide range of cafés, restaurants, and transport links just a short walk away.

This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys business partnering, and is keen to develop their experience in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for a portfolio of entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Producing detailed variance analysis with clear commentary against budget and forecast.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting cost control processes and reporting for budget holders.
• Partnering with budget holders during budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring deadlines are met and providing appropriate challenge.
• Building strong working relationships across departments to support collaboration and financial understanding.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline finance processes.
• Supporting ad hoc finance tasks, particularly during acquisitions and integrations.
• Contributing to the annual audit process and responding to auditor queries.
• Supporting the development and effective use of planning and reporting systems.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and actively studying.
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable approach.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and Formulas).
• Experience with systems such as Sage, Planful, or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable).
• Power BI or Power Query experience (advantageous but not essential).

Benefits:

• Study support
• Pension
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing, high-performing business
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment with great local amenities and transport links

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can take ownership, develop your skills, and build a long-term career in a fast-growing business.