Management Accountant

The role

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Audit and Accounts team in our Borehamwood office.

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports.
• Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard.
• Cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Month and quarter end adjustments and reconciliations.
• Preparing ad‑hoc reports for clients as required.
• Providing support and training to junior members of staff where required.

You're technically strong and confident without relying on jargon. You build trust by making complex matters easy to understand.

You're organised, proactive, and take ownership of your work. You're comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines, and know how to prioritise effectively.

You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, and are confident dealing directly with clients.

You enjoy working in a collaborative team where knowledge is shared openly and people support one another.

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience working as a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Intermediate to advanced experience of bookkeeping and producing monthly management accounts, specifically including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income and deferred income.
• Knowledge of cashflow reports and forecasts is desirable.
• Experience dealing with a varied and demanding client base across 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.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload effectively.
• A commercially minded outlook with the professionalism and confidence to build strong relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security and career development.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (Death in Service)
• Group Income Protection (GIP)
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access
• Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded training packages with a generous exam reward structure
• Recognition and long-service milestones
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted wills and LPAs
• Social committee and regular social events
• Fresh fruit in the office

Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression, supporting you to grow your career within the firm.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and expect all employees to act in accordance with this principle, recognising its importance to the success of our business.