- Cost management prepayment month end accurals
Management Accountant
London / Hybrid | Minimum 2 days in the officeReporting to: Group Financial Controller
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Cost Management Accountant to join a growing Finance team.
This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership across cost accounting, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. You'll work closely with department heads, helping them understand their numbers, identify cost drivers and make informed decisions.
If you're currently working in an SME or fast-paced environment, enjoy having a broad remit and want a role where your ideas and input are valued, this could be a great next step.
What you'll be doing
- Own cost-related month-end, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and journals.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Deliver cost, spend and variance analysis with clear commentary.
- Prepare cashflow forecasts, budgets and management reporting.
- Business partner with department heads to understand spend and cost drivers.
- Support VAT, audit, AP and intercompany processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve controls, processes and reporting.
- Own the company card expenditure process through Spendesk.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious, curious and commercially minded.
- A confident communicator who enjoys working with non-finance teams.
- Comfortable taking ownership and working in a fast-paced SME environment.
- Strong technically, with experience across month-end, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
- Analytical, highly organised and detail-focused.
- Advanced in Excel and experienced with ERP systems; Xero is desirable.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified/qualified, or equivalent experience.
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Management Accountant in London employer: Broster Buchanan Careers
Broster Buchanan offers an exceptional work environment for an Azure Infrastructure Engineer, providing the opportunity to be part of a global automotive brand during a transformative period. With a hybrid work model based in vibrant central Birmingham, employees benefit from a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth through exciting new projects. Join a team where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact the future of the company's IT infrastructure.
