We are recruiting for a rapidly growing, internationally active financial services group seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust control, and effective delivery of financial information across the Group. You’ll work closely with both the US and UK Finance Managers, supporting the business in achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Control
- Lead the day-to-day management of corporate financial processes, including bookkeeping, banking, treasury, and reporting.
- Deliver accurate and timely quarterly management accounts for all entities and prepare consolidated group reporting packs.
- Develop and maintain efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
- Prepare analytical reviews of financial results and provide insights for management decision-making.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring accurate and complete audit files and supporting documentation.
- Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and internal policies.
- Oversee and forecast cash flows, ensuring effective liquidity management.
- Support the preparation of quarterly board meeting materials and assist in the annual budgeting process.
Business Partnering and Process Improvement
- Collaborate with the UK finance team to ensure accurate intercompany accounting, including review of recharges, prepayments, and accruals.
- Review and control expense management processes across the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Support finance operations for new business start-ups, ensuring readiness of financial systems and reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
Risk Management and Governance
- Take ownership of financial controls and risk management within your area of responsibility.
- Identify, assess, and report financial control risks, ensuring appropriate mitigations are in place.
- Work closely with Finance leadership and the Risk team to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to SOX and internal control standards where applicable.
Other Responsibilities
- Approve and review invoices, expenses, and supplier setups.
- Oversee payroll reviews and associated payments.
- Authorise and release payments in line with internal policies.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Finance Manager.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent understanding of double-entry principles.
- Proven experience in management or financial accounting within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
- Excellent systems and data management skills, with experience in ERP systems preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across teams.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement.
- Experience with SOX compliance is advantageous.
