At a Glance
- Tasks: Support month-end close, manage fixed asset register, and prepare journal entries.
- Company: Join a growing international software business with a global finance team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid role with 1-2 days in the office and proximity to public transport.
- Other info: This is a 12-month fixed term contract based in South West London.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to group reporting and process improvement in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, strong Excel skills, and ideally AAT qualified or studying.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking an ambitious and driven Group Management Accountant to join an established global finance team to undertake a 12 month fixed term contract in a hybrid role based in South West London. You will play a key role in supporting the Group Finance Manager across core financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet control, and group reporting across their international entities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international software business, where you will gain exposure to group reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Operations & Control
- Maintain and reconcile bank accounts across multiple entities, including weekly postings and reconciliations
- Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany entries
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all entities
- Reconcile credit cards, supplier accounts, and other control accounts on a timely basis
- Preparation of supplier payment runs globally
- Responsibility for the period contract renewal process in Zone Billing
- Month-End & Reporting
- Support the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met across all regions
- Assist with group cashflow reporting to the parent company
- Perform analytical review of P&L performance vs budget and prior year, identifying key variances
- Reconcile NetSuite to operational systems (e.g. TimeLog) to ensure data integrity
- Assist with revenue recognition processes as required
- Audit & Compliance
- Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and group reporting requirements
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Work within and help improve ERP systems (NetSuite) and related reporting tools
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, particularly in reconciliations and reporting
- Support data integrity and consistency across finance systems
- Ad Hoc & Development
- Assist with projects and process improvements across the finance function
- Take on additional responsibilities as skills and experience develop
Skills & Experience
- Essential
- Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity environment
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups, pivot tables; Power Query advantageous)
- Experience with monthly close processes and reconciliations
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Desirable
- AAT Qualified or equivalent; will also consider individuals currently studying towards a professional qualification
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Exposure to group reporting or multi-currency environments
- Experience reconciling integrated systems (finance vs operational platforms)
If you are looking for a role where you will enjoy being part of an established and supportive team, this could be the role for you. You will be in the office 1-2 days a week based in the Putney area. They are walking distance from the local tube station and there is also limited car parking onsite.
Group Management Accountant in London) employer: Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Located in Putney, this international software business offers a supportive team environment. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and are within walking distance of the tube station. The company focuses on process improvement and efficiency in financial operations.
Contact Details:
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
