Outsourcing Senior​/Management Accountant

GPN recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Central London with a long-established reputation for delivering high-quality advisory, accounting and business support services to entrepreneurial businesses, SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.

Led by several experienced Partners, the firm has developed a loyal and diverse client base spanning a range of sectors including property, professional services, hospitality, technology, retail and owner-managed businesses. The culture is collaborative, supportive and people-focused, offering employees direct exposure to clients and genuine opportunities for progression.

Due to continued growth within the Outsourcing department, the firm is seeking an experienced Outsourcing Senior / Management Accountant to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Outsourcing Senior / Management Accountant looking to work closely with a varied portfolio of clients and take ownership of their day-to-day financial reporting requirements.

You will act as a key point of contact for clients, supporting them with management information, financial reporting and outsourced finance function services.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Reviewing bookkeeping and transactional processing
• Preparation and review of VAT returns
• Assisting with budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
• Some involvement in the preparation of statutory accounts
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting systems and financial reporting requirements
• Liaising directly with business owners and finance teams
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members where appropriate
• Assisting managers and partners with ad hoc advisory projects

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be close to qualification) or similar
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice outsourcing or business services team
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books or Sage
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Direct client contact and responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
  
  Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing team