Management Accountant

Description

OneOcean, a unified brand owned by Lloyd’s Register, is a leading provider of classification and compliance services to marine and offshore industries. With a legacy of over 260 years, the organisation delivers digital solutions used by more than 30,000 vessels and supports operations from ship to shore across five product areas.

Position

Title: Management Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: London, UK

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise monthly management accounts for multiple legal entities, including journal postings, ledger reviews and supporting schedules.
• Lead or support revenue reporting and cost analysis, ensuring alignment with contract terms and revenue recognition policies.
• Own key balance sheet areas such as deferred income, accrued revenue, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and inter‑company reconciliations.
• Prepare and review P&L reports, cost centre performance, variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
• Support sub‑consolidation process at month‑end, including currency translation, inter‑company eliminations and group reporting pack submissions.
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including monthly trial balance submission to Group.
• Coordinate year‑end statutory audit process across OTG and OneOcean, prepare audit packs, resolve queries and liaise with external auditors.
• Support preparation of UK statutory accounts under FRS 102, including notes, disclosures and reconciliations between management and statutory views.
• Assist with tax‑related reporting including VAT returns, R&D tax credit preparation, corporation tax packs and audit queries.
• Contribute to monthly treasury reporting, including cash flow forecasting, cash reconciliations and FX exposure tracking.
• Participate in post‑acquisition integration projects, harmonising processes, documenting SOPs and aligning control environments.
• Support finance leadership in internal control improvement initiatives, policy documentation and training for junior staff.
• Take ownership of tasks and deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant financial or management accounting experience, ideally in a multi‑entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and experience preparing or auditing statutory financial statements.
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles and practical experience with deferred/accrued income.
• Hands‑on experience producing management accounts, journal adjustments and reconciling complex balance sheet areas.
• Advanced Excel skills for manipulating large data sets and building reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP, including report extraction and transaction navigation.
• Effective communicator, confident working with finance and non‑finance stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, strong attention to detail, ownership of deadlines and ability to multitask in a changing environment.
• Experience supporting or coordinating year‑end audits, including preparation of audit files and resolving queries.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• Matching pension contribution up to 5 %.
• BUPA cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.

Additional Benefits

• Remote working environment supported by the company.
• Internal mobility opportunities through the company’s internal job board.
• Referral bonus for successful referrals.
• Culture of continuous development and growth.