Management Accountant

• Location: London
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + benefits
• Job Type: Full-time, primarily office-based with occasional hybrid working available after probation

Join our Finance Department in London as a Management Accountant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within an international, employee-owned engineering consultancy. You will be instrumental in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, working closely with the Finance Director and mentoring a junior team member.

Day-to-day of the role:

General Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of the Finance Director while supporting and mentoring a junior staff member.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and in line with company procedures.
• Build strong internal relationships and maintain professional relationships with external clients.
• Undertake training and development activities as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all health & safety policies.

Financial Operations:

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, and cash receipts.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including raising invoices, issuing client invoices, and managing collections.
• Perform account reconciliations and project cost accounting.
• Coordinate statutory accounts for group entities.
• Assist in preparing Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports and maintaining project databases.

Month-End & Reporting:

• Complete month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and produce balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors and support the annual audit process.
• Ensure accurate completion of all regulatory submissions.

Payroll, Tax & Compliance:

• Assist with payroll submissions and pension processes.
• File HMRC / Customs & Revenue returns and prepare VAT returns.
• Manage cashflow and process Corporation Tax payments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or relevant professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA).
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within a multi-site environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and identifying process improvements.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint software is desirable.

Benefits:

• £55,000 salary
• 5% pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional & educational development opportunities (study support)
• 23 days’ holiday + public holidays
• A supportive, employee-owned company culture with career growth opportunities

How to Apply:

To apply for the Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be based in London or within a reasonable commute.