Management Accountant (12 month FTC) in London

Job Title: Management Accountant (12-Month FTC)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office

Start Date: January

Sector: Recruitment (experience required)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established recruitment business with international offices, is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support a dynamic organisation during an exciting period of global growth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate management accounts, supporting commercial decision-making, and partnering with teams across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis
• Support with budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Consolidation of financial results across UK and international offices
• Financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
• Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate records
• Assisting with year-end processes and external audits
• Working closely with recruitment and operational teams to improve financial understanding across the business

Candidate Profile

• Essential: Previous experience within the recruitment industry
• Part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong management accounting and month-end experience
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial modelling/reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to work to deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40k–£45k
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to work with a successful business with international reach
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative finance team