Accounting Manager | High Growth Global Advisory Firm | London

Harmonic Finance are proud to be partnered with an internationally recognised advisory firm to support the search for an Accounting Manager based in London. This high‐growth professional services business works with some of the world's most innovative companies, investors and brands. With a strong global reputation and ambitious expansion plans, they are now seeking a technically strong Accounting Manager to help support the next phase of growth.

This is a broad and hands‐on role within a collaborative, high‐performing finance team. Reporting directly into an experienced Financial Controller, you'll take ownership across core accounting, audit and revenue processes in a complex multi‐entity, multi‐currency environment. The role would suit someone moving from practice into industry, or an industry trained individual with strong revenue recognition experience.

Culturally, the business is known for its people‐first environment, intelligent but down‐to‐earth team, and strong emphasis on learning and development. The company offers a flexible hybrid model alongside genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to scale globally.

As Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of the company's financial reporting and revenue processes across an international group structure. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business while helping drive process improvements and scalability within the finance function.

• Own global revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate treatment of deferred and accrued revenue in line with accounting standards
• Manage billing milestones and reconcile third‐party cost recharges across entities
• Review budget versus actual performance and support ad hoc financial analysis

• Own the month‐end close timetable, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accounting entries prepared by the wider team
• Strengthen accounting policies, controls and finance processes across the business

• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit processes across multiple entities
• Maintain high standards of technical accounting compliance across a global, multi‐currency environment
• Support ongoing finance projects and operational improvements

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to communicate financial information clearly and effectively
• Support finance systems and workflow improvements within NetSuite and associated platforms
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience with revenue recognition, either in industry or from an audit background
• Previous exposure to multi‐entity and/or multi‐currency environments
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and proactively

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + strong benefits package

Start date: Flexible, though preference for candidates able to start within 1‐3 months

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.