Management Accountant - Robert Walters : Job Details

Management Accountant

Contract: 5 months

Salary: £60,000

Location: London (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a highly respected organisation in London, where your expertise will be central to delivering accurate financial information and supporting both entity and client finance functions. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, values integrity, and enjoys working closely with operational teams to drive business performance.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals and prepayments to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded within strict deadlines.
• Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations each month to maintain the highest standards of data integrity across all accounts.
• Assist in compiling comprehensive monthly reporting packs, providing insightful commentary and dashboards for senior management review.
• Maintain thorough documentation to support internal controls and facilitate smooth audit processes throughout the year.
• Support the tracking of revenue streams, direct costs, and margin analysis across multiple client accounts to enhance profitability reporting.
• Assist with variance analysis by investigating discrepancies between actuals and forecasts while validating billing information for accuracy.
• Help ensure precise revenue recognition by proactively identifying potential issues or inconsistencies in financial data.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to gather essential inputs for financial reports and explain variances in results as needed.
• Provide timely and relevant financial data to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
• Contribute actively to budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles by supplying accurate figures and analytical insights.

What you bring:

• Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification which demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
• A strong understanding of core accounting principles coupled with hands-on experience in month-end close processes within a finance function.
• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role where you have demonstrated reliability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as familiarity with ERP systems which enables efficient handling of large datasets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• A proven track record of maintaining high standards of documentation for internal controls and audit compliance purposes.
• The ability to analyse variances between actuals and forecasts while providing clear explanations for any discrepancies identified.
• Experience supporting budgeting or forecasting cycles by supplying accurate data inputs or analytical commentary.
• A proactive approach towards identifying process gaps or inefficiencies along with a willingness to participate in automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated authenticity through reliability, clarity in communication, professional integrity, care for colleagues, eagerness to learn new skills, and openness to feedback.

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