Management Accountant

Purpose

The Management Accountant will be responsible, in partnership with the Financial Controller, for the financial reporting, controllership, and treasury functions of the Lloyd Warwick International group.

Location: London – Hybrid, LND, GB

Key Accountabilities

Controllership

• Perform month‑end closing procedures, including WIP management, processing of journals, overhead allocations and account reconciliations.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis for all regions.
• Prepare monthly accounting packs for senior management with analysis of variances against prior year and budget.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with relevant regional accounting standards.
• Maintain control of the general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, and balance sheet management.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile balances between entities within LWI and the wider McLarens group.
• Assist with preparation of the annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards per region.
• Assist with audit procedures and management of audit timelines.

Treasury

• Review monthly bank reconciliations and prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure all regions have sufficient funds to meet obligations.
• Ensure that all payments for claim‑related work are proportionate to payments received from insurers.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Corporation Tax – review and submission of provisional and annual tax returns.
• VAT/GST – review and submission of quarterly returns.
• Assist with compliance with all other tax and regulations across the group.

Cost Control and Budgeting

• Support the Financial Controller, Director – Financial Planning and Performance, and Corporate Finance in preparation of the annual budget.
• Review expenditure to ensure it is within expected limits and provide variance analysis where required.

Risk Management

• Support the Financial Controller in implementing process and system change, and controls.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties.

Other

• Any other tasks or projects as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with 3‑5 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software (preferably Sage 300 and SAP).
• Ability to produce information of high quality to strict deadlines.
• Adaptable with a “can‑do” attitude.
• Confidence in communicating with both finance and non‑finance employees at all levels of the organisation.

The Workplace

Since 1932, McLarens has been a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise. Our work spans industries and the globe, from disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, impacting lives on a global scale. We take development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. Our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years’ experience. We’re building a culture where talent shines, ambition is everything, and people come first. It’s your career, so why compromise?

What Drives Us

• Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
• Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
• Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑related incentives.
• Access to technical training, global knowledge‑sharing and career growth opportunities.
• Well‑being and flexibility support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable).
• Global exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
• Inclusive culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.