Management Accountant

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the growing Audit and Accounts team in our Borehamwood office. This is a busy and varied role that would suit an individual with at least one year of experience in preparing management accounts.

In this role, you will prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients based on their core records. You will also support, train, and assist junior team members to help them maximise their performance.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports
• Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard
• Cashflow reporting and forecasts
• Month/Quarter end adjustments and reconciliations
• Providing support to junior members of staff, including training where required
• Work as part of a team and when required to:
• Prepare ad hoc reports for clients
• Perform payment runs

Ideally you will already be working in a role of a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant. You'll have intermediate to advanced experience within a professional accountancy practice, combined with excellent organisational and time management skills, problem solving approach and outstanding attention to detail.

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Previous experience of working in a Professional Services firm
• Intermediate experience of bookkeeping, producing monthly management accounts, specifically including preparing prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income and deferred income
• Knowledge on cash flow reports and forecasts (desirable)
• Experience of dealing with a varied and demanding client base including telephone, email and face to face communication
• Strong knowledge of Xero, Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel
• Up to date knowledge of accounting and taxation practices and current developments
• Ability to work autonomously
• In addition to the above successful candidate will be organised and commercially minded, displaying level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.