Management Accountant - long term Job Central London England UK,Finance & Banking

Position: Management Accountant - long term assignment
Location: City of London

Management Account job in London

Your new company
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Management Accountant to support the finance team in delivering accurate financial information and maintaining strong financial controls. Working with a small team, and reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in monthly reporting, transactional oversight, as well as ensuring the integrity of financial data across the business.

Your new role Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Support variance analysis by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and trends.

Contribute to the preparation of management reports and provide insightful commentary where required.

Transactional Oversight

Maintain oversight of financial transactions to ensure they are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.

Work closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

Identify and escalate discrepancies or anomalies in transactional data.

Staff Expenses Management

Review and process staff expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC guidelines.

Monitor expense trends and highlight any unusual or non-compliant submissions.

Support the implementation and improvement of expense management processes.Accruals & Prepayments

Assist in the preparation and posting of accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end close process.

Ensure all adjustments are supported by appropriate documentation and are recorded in the correct accounting period.

Reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts monthly.

Revenue Reporting

Support accurate and timely revenue recognition and reporting in line with company policies and accounting standards.

Assist in the preparation and posting of deferred and accrued income as part of the month-end close process.

Reconcile revenue streams and investigate any discrepancies.

Assist in monitoring revenue performance and reporting key insights to stakeholders.

Identify and escalate discrepancies or anomalies in sales invoice data

Credit Management

Provide support in credit control activities, including monitoring aged debt and following up on outstanding balances.

Assist in assessing credit risk and maintaining customer credit limits.

Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes and improve cash collection.

What you'll need to succeed

Part-qualified (or working towards) ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Good understanding of basic accounting principles (accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Xero accounting system.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What you'll get in return

Long term assignment
Competitive Day Rate
Hybrid working 2 days in the office and 3 working from home

What you need to do now
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