Qualified Management Accountant

Location: Salford

Qualified Management Accountant Southwest London | £52,000 - £60,000  Annual Bonus | Permanent | Office-Based A growing and highly successful organisation based in Southwest London is looking to appoint a talented Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a business that continues to invest in its people, systems, and future growth.

Working alongside senior finance leaders and operational teams, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting strategic planning, and providing meaningful analysis to help drive business performance. The position offers significant exposure to key decision-makers and would suit someone looking to develop their career within a progressive and ambitious organisation. Apply today! The company prides itself on its positive workplace culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.

The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will take ownership of a variety of accounting and reporting responsibilities while supporting the wider business with financial insight and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities of the Qualified Management Accountant:
Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. Post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and revenue adjustments. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register. Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and support external audit requirements. Produce and submit VAT returns in line with statutory deadlines. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.

Deliver financial analysis to assist operational and commercial decision-making. Work closely with project and department managers to review performance and costs. Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes. Support ongoing system improvements and reconciliation activities. Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by senior stakeholders. About You To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience and a commercial mindset.

Requirements of the Qualified Management Accountant:
Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant. Previous experience within a Management Accountant or similar finance role. Good understanding of revenue recognition principles and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting. Experience using Sage 200 or comparable accounting software. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and advanced V/XLOOKUPs functions. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments.

Proactive approach and ability to manage competing priorities effectively. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £52,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Annual performance-related bonus. Enhanced annual leave entitlement, including additional time off during the Christmas period. Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions linked to service. Optional private healthcare benefits. Wellbeing programme and healthcare cash plan. Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Clear progression prospects within a growing business. This opportunity may also appeal to candidates currently working as a Commercial Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Project Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, or Senior Management Accountant.