Management Accountant in London

Management Accountant

London Hybrid | Growing Technology Business

A high-growth technology company is looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an experienced finance leader in a business entering an exciting phase of growth. You'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process while helping build the systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure needed to support a scaling international organisation.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities and broad exposure across financial reporting, operational finance, commercial analysis, systems improvement, and business partnering.

The Opportunity

As a key member of a lean and ambitious finance team, you'll be responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial information while helping improve processes and controls across the business.

You'll gain exposure well beyond traditional management accounting, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Own the monthly management accounts process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and variance analysis
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts
• Support month-end and year-end close activities

Operational Finance

• Oversee customer invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Manage supplier and customer onboarding procedures
• Prepare payment runs and maintain strong financial controls
• Support compliance and due diligence processes

Tax, Payroll & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Coordinate payroll processing
• Support statutory accounts preparation and external compliance requirements
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end activities

Process Improvement & Systems

• Help strengthen financial controls and document key processes
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Support the development of finance systems and reporting tools
• Drive best practice across finance operations

Business Support

• Contribute to KPI reporting and performance analysis
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with commercial and strategic finance projects
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders across the business

About You

We're looking for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and wants to grow alongside a scaling business.

You combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Essential Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or nearing completion
• Previous experience preparing management accounts and owning month-end processes
• Background in industry or accountancy practice
• Strong Excel skills and experience using cloud-based accounting software
• Good understanding of VAT, payroll and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a high-growth, SME or scaling business
• Exposure to multi-entity accounting
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting
• Involvement in finance system implementations or process improvement projects
• Knowledge of Power BI, automation tools or AI-enabled finance solutions

What's On Offer?

• Significant exposure to senior leadership
• Broad role with real ownership and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape processes in a growing business
• Strong career progression potential
• Support for professional development
• Hybrid working environment
• Collaborative and ambitious culture

If you're looking to move beyond a traditional management accounting role and want to help build a finance function within a fast-growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you.

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