Employment Type: Contract (Initial 12-month Period)
Location: London
Salary Guide: £70,000 - £80,000, Depending on Experience
REF: ZB54128
Our client, a leading technology platform, is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their team for an initial 12-month period. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Financial Controller to support audit and take full ownership of the management accounts. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with post-qualified experience in industry. This role requires an immediate start.
Description
The responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Own the management accounting month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare financial statements including supporting materials and be the first point of contact for auditor queries.
- Work on technical judgements around intangible assets and impairment testing.
- Support the Financial Controller on tax computations and claims.
- Work on consolidations and the intercompany matrix.
- Support R&D capitalisation, documenting each stage of the process.
- Assist with process improvement across the function and clearly document for handover.
Skills
The skills of the Senior Management Accountant include but are not limited to:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of three years post-qualified experience, ideally in industry.
- Strong IFRS knowledge is essential.
- Confident with goodwill and impairment testing, acquisition accounting and consolidation.
- Experience in a PE-backed or group environment would be beneficial.
- Previous experience in software or SaaS is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills are essential, and NetSuite is advantageous.
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Senior Management Accountant employer: Walker Hamill
As a leading technology platform based in London, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a dynamic culture that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience and the opportunity to implement transformative finance processes. With a focus on leveraging AI and automation, this role not only promises competitive remuneration but also the chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation.
