Founded in 2008, CitNOW is an innovative, enterprise-level software product suite that allows automotive dealerships globally to sell more vehicles and parts more profitably. CitNOW’s app-based platform provides a secure, brand-compliant solution – for dealers to build trust, transparency and long-lasting relationships.
CitNOW Group was formed in 2021 to unite a portfolio of 12 global software companies leveraging innovation to aid retailers and manufacturers in delivering an outstanding customer experience. We have over 300 employees worldwide who all contribute to our vision to provide market-leading automotive solutions to drive efficiencies, seamlessly transforming every customer moment.
The CitNOW Group is no ordinary technology company, we live a series of One Team values and this guiding principle forms the foundation of CitNOW Group’s award winning, collaborative and inclusive culture.
About the role
The UK Management Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, reporting directly to the UK & International Financial Controller and taking ownership of day-to-day financial accounting across all trading UK legal entities. This role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the UK ledgers, preparation of monthly management reporting packs, and ensuring compliance with UK statutory and tax obligations.
The successful candidate will act as a proactive and reliable finance business partner to UK operational teams, supporting the Controller with statutory reporting, audit delivery, and continuous process improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Control & Ledger Management
- Calculation of month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and intercompany transactions
- Preparation and maintenance of Balance Sheet reconciliations for all UK entities
- Ownership of bank reconciliations across all UK entities, ensuring timely completion and resolution of reconciling items
- Review sales, payables, and intercompany ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Support reconciliation of intercompany balances across UK entities as required, liaising with counterpart finance teams to resolve differences on a timely basis
- Preparation of UK payroll journals and recharges, liaison with the payroll function
- Preparation of UK sales reconciliations and support of billing team queries
- Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies as issued by the Group Financial Controller
- Preparation and posting of fixed asset journals and maintenance of the fixed asset register
- Maintenance and review of deferred and accrued income schedules, ensuring revenue is recognised in line with group policy. Assisting the UK & International Financial Controller and Group Financial Controller with IFRS 15 revenue recognition calculations and assessments.
Management Reporting
- Preparation of monthly management reporting packs for UK entities, including P&L reviews and variance analysis
- Assist the UK & International Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, and FP&A in producing detailed, timely reporting to support key stakeholder decision-making
- Support production of relevant KPIs and commentary for budget owners
- Preparation of month-end timetable deliverables in line with group close deadlines
Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Preparation of UK VAT returns and journals, ensuring all UK entities comply with local taxes and regulations
- Support the UK & International Financial Controller in ensuring all annual reporting, including statutory accounts, annual returns, and corporation tax computations, is prepared on a timely basis
- Completion of various UK national statistics surveys
- Assist with Companies House filing requirements and entity-level record keeping
- Support PAYE-related filings and coordinate with advisors on employment tax matters as required
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support
- Liaise with local sales and operational teams regularly, supporting finance queries in a timely and professional manner
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to internal processes; support ad hoc finance queries from local teams
- Build effective working relationships outside of finance to support understanding of financial performance
Audit & Compliance
- Supporting delivery of all UK audit requests, acting as a key point of contact for entity-specific deliverables
- Maintain organised and audit-ready workpapers and reconciliations throughout the year
- Support implementation of internal controls and flag any control weaknesses to the Controllers
Systems & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within the month-end close process
- Support finance transformation and systems improvement initiatives as the business grows
- Any other ad hoc tasks required by the UK & International Financial Controller or senior Finance leadership
- ACA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP/FRS 102
- Skilled in organising tasks and establishing priorities to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Excellent communicator, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload within a fast-paced environment
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role
- Experience with AccountsIQ or similar accounting software
- Strong understanding and experience of using Salesforce
In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package is second to none. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our people strategy, with a number of innovative wellness initiatives such as flexi-time, where employees can vary their start and finish times within our core business hours and/or extend their lunch break by up to 2 hours per day. Employees also benefit from an additional two half days paid leave per year to focus on their personal wellbeing.
We recognise the development of our people is vital to the ongoing success of the business and proudly promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, along with opportunities to develop and progress a successful career with us.
The CitNOW Group is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity across our international teams. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s individuality is valued.
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Management Accountant in Wokingham employer: CitNOW Group
CitNOW is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and development, offering a competitive salary alongside innovative benefits such as flexi-time and additional paid leave for personal wellness. With a collaborative and inclusive culture rooted in their One Team values, employees are encouraged to grow and progress within the company while contributing to a global vision of delivering outstanding automotive solutions. Located in Wokingham, the hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making CitNOW an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
