Management Accountant - SF Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Paddington Salary: £45,000pa - 65,000pa DOE Reports to: Financial Controller Hours: Full-time, WFH 2 days a week Contract Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a driven and proactive Management Accountant to join our fast-paced finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact role that requires someone with strong analytical capabilities and a hands-on approach to multi-site financial management. Key Responsibilities - Monthly Management Accounts: Full ownership of the P&L and balance sheet, producing accurate monthly management accounts. - Month-End Reporting: Deliver prompt and precise month-end close activities, including variance analysis against budget. - Stakeholder Support: Work closely with General Managers and departmental heads, providing insightful cost analysis and responding to queries on monthly P&Ls and management packs. - Multi-Site Support: Regular site visits to clubs to support local management, resolve finance-related issues, and review individual club performance. - Financial Operations: Active involvement in all day-to-day and month-end finance activities, including raising period-end journals (accruals, prepayments, etc.). - Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Timely completion and correction of balance sheet reconciliations and related items. - Fixed Asset Management: Full ownership of the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate recording and reporting. - Audit Support: Contribute to the year-end audit process, acting as a key liaison with external auditors. About You - Part or fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) - Strong experience in management accounting, ideally in a multi-site environment - Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-moving business - Able to communicate confidently with non-finance stakeholders - Detail-oriented with a commercial mindset and a proactive attitudeWhy Join Us? - Work in a people-focused and collaborative finance team - Direct influence on financial performance across multiple sites - Exposure to a wide range of responsibilities and strategic input - Opportunity for growth and development in a high-visibility role