At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to drive business decisions.
- Company: Join a fast-growing tech company with a dynamic and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to influence key business decisions.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified; experience in tech or growth-stage businesses preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Harper May is working with a founder‑led technology business that has scaled to around 80 people over the past five years. The company builds SaaS tools for the professional services sector and is backed by experienced angel investors. Growth has been steady and disciplined, but the finance function has not kept pace with operational complexity. The leadership team recognises that better cost visibility and month‑to‑month insight will be critical as the business enters its next phase. They are now seeking a Management Accountant to build robust reporting and support informed decision‑making across the organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, working across product, customer success, and operations to translate financial data into actionable insight. This is a hands‑on role with real influence over how the business understands its financial position and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and narrative explanation
- Build and maintain financial forecasts and cash flow projections
- Support the annual budgeting process and track performance against plan
- Work with operational teams to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and opportunities
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure month‑end close runs smoothly
- Develop and maintain financial models and reporting dashboards
- Assist with external audit and statutory reporting
What we are looking for
- CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part‑qualified
- Experience in a growth‑stage or technology business
- Strong commercial mindset with ability to communicate financial ideas to non‑finance audiences
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling
- Organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable with change and ambiguity
Management Accountant employer: Harper May Ltd
Harper May Ltd. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and creative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the media and events sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, the company offers unique opportunities to lead finance initiatives while collaborating closely with the executive team, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
