Management Accountant

Role overview

This opportunity is with a long-established international business active across several European markets. The position sits in a collaborative environment and provides broad exposure to financial accounting, reporting, cash flow oversight, compliance, and business partnering across multiple entities. It is a strong fit for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to grow in a dynamic cross-border setting.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and is based in South-West London, with a hybrid pattern of three days per week in the office.

Compensation is £50,000 to £60,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting by posting accruals, prepayments, and other journals, and by reviewing profit and loss statements and balance sheets to help ensure accurate reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management commentary, track business performance and margin trends, and turn financial data into useful insight for senior decision-making.
• Maintain cash flow models, prepare regular forecasts, and carry out cash analysis to support financial planning and working capital control.
• Assist with statutory reporting, audit preparation, and the rollout of changing regulatory requirements, including environmental and cross-border compliance matters across European operations.
• Use SQL, Excel, and ERP systems to strengthen reporting, improve data quality, automate tasks, and contribute to finance transformation projects.

Skills and experience

• At least five years of experience in a Management Accountant role or a comparable finance position, with solid knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or an equivalent qualification, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Advanced capability in Excel and SQL, plus hands-on experience with SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong analytical ability, high attention to detail, and the confidence to reconcile complex financial information while balancing several priorities at once.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a proactive and self-driven approach and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.

Additional information

This role offers exposure to international finance operations and the chance to contribute to wider business improvement initiatives. It is suited to someone looking for a broad management accounting position with scope for professional growth and development.

Compensation

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits.