At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce management accounts and provide insightful analysis to drive business decisions.
- Company: Fast-paced, privately owned business with a supportive and entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship from Finance Director, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Energetic environment where your ideas are valued and career growth is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the company's direction and influence key financial decisions.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified Accountant with strong management accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A privately owned, fast‑moving business is looking for a hands‑on, energetic Management Accountant who wants to step into a role where their work genuinely shapes the direction of the company. This is not a back‑office reporting job — it’s a position for someone who thrives on ownership, pace, and being close to the numbers that drive real decisions.
Working directly with the Finance Director and the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a central role in producing high‑quality management accounts, driving monthly forecasting, and supporting the business with insight that influences performance, growth, and strategy.
If you’re an ambitious accountant who wants to make a visible impact, this is the opportunity.
The Role
You will be the heartbeat of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring the business has accurate, timely, and commercially meaningful financial information. You’ll work across operations, commercial, and leadership teams to bring clarity, challenge, and forward‑looking analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, commentary, and KPI reporting
- Lead the monthly forecasting process and support budgeting cycles
- Partner with the Finance Director to provide insight, analysis, and decision support
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to understand performance drivers
- Support cashflow forecasting, working capital analysis, and scenario modelling
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure data integrity across systems
- Assist with year‑end processes, audit preparation, and statutory requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and financial visibility
- Provide ad‑hoc analysis to the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic initiatives
Requirements
Experience & Background
- Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Strong experience in management accounting, ideally within an SME or fast‑paced environment
- Confident producing management accounts, forecasts, and insightful analysis
- Comfortable working hands‑on with data, systems, and operational teams
- Strong Excel and financial systems capability
- A proactive mindset — someone who spots issues early and drives solutions
Personal Attributes
- Energetic, curious, and commercially minded
- Hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
- Thrives in a business where you can influence, improve, and take ownership
- Motivated by making a real difference rather than just “doing the numbers”
What’s on Offer
- A role with genuine influence and visibility across the business
- Direct mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
- The chance to shape reporting, processes, and financial insight
- A supportive, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed
- Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits
Management Accountant employer: Arch Law Limited
Join a dynamic and privately owned business in London where your role as a Management Accountant will have a direct impact on the company's growth and strategy. With a supportive and entrepreneurial work culture, you will receive direct mentorship from an experienced Finance Director, allowing for significant personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious accountants who thrive in fast-paced environments and seek to make a meaningful difference in their work.
