FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (12 to 18 MONTH CONTRACT)
WEST LONDON | HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)
UP TO £70,000 BASE (POSSIBLY UP TO £75,000) + 10% BONUS FOR CONTRACT COMPLETION
THE COMPANY:
We’re exclusively partnering with a highly successful, people-first business with multiple global offices and a growing UK finance function, supporting operations across five international entities.
This is a contract Management Accountant / Financial Accountant role, working closely with the Group Financial Controller and a colleague. You’ll take rotational ownership of a proportion of the entities, delivering UK GAAP reporting, strong balance sheet control, and commercial insight, with scope to drive process improvement.
INTERVIEWS / START DATE: We’re reviewing and shortlisting CVs now. Interviews will take place in January 2026, with a view to the successful candidate starting in late January or late February 2026 (depending on availability/notice period).
THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you’ll work alongside a colleague to manage the financial and management accounts for a proportion of 5 legal entities on a rotational basis
Owning the month-end close for your allocated entities, including close timetable management, accurate cut-off, and maintaining a clear audit trail
Preparing and posting month-end journals across your portfolio (accruals, prepayments, deferred income, payroll, fixed assets, FX revaluations, provisions and other UK GAAP adjustments)
Producing monthly UK GAAP management accounts (P&L and balance sheet) with commentary and variance analysis vs budget/forecast/prior year
Supporting revenue recognition aligned to client contracts, including appropriate accounting for accrued/deferred income and associated costs
Partnering with operational/project stakeholders to validate performance, billing triggers and improve financial accuracy across entities
Maintaining strong balance sheet controls through timely reconciliations across key accounts (bank, AR/AP, VAT, payroll, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany) and resolving discrepancies/aged items
Supporting intercompany accounting across multiple jurisdictions, including recharges, intercompany journals, reconciliations and stakeholder query resolution
Assisting with cashflow forecasting and treasury, supporting working capital management and allocation of funds across the group
Supporting budgeting and reforecasting, providing KPI reporting, commercial insight, and decision support to senior management
Supporting statutory reporting and the year-end audit process (audit schedules, queries, stakeholder liaison) and coordinating with outsourced international finance teams to deliver consistent, compliant reporting
Identifying and delivering process improvements across close/reporting
THE PERSON:
Qualified by Experience/QBE, ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified, with proven experience across Management Accountant and core Financial Accountant
Strong UK GAAP understanding (FRS 102 exposure beneficial) and confident preparing/posting month-end journals through close
Strong balance sheet control capability with a disciplined approach to reconciliations and audit readiness
Commercially minded with excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce clear financial commentary and insights
Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholder relationships (including international teams)
Process improvement mindset; experience with systems projects/automation is desirable
Comfortable working with flexibility, adaptability, and independence in a collaborative finance team environment
Experience of Sage would be an advantage
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant / Financial Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Job Duties include:
Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients
Preparation of annual accounts
VAT returns
Tax returns (corporation personal, partnership)
Client bookkeeping
Preparation of P11ds
Training:There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional.
Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business.
The areas you will cover include:
Business and Technology
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.
The area you will cover include:
Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
Performance Management (PM)
Taxation (TX-UK)
Financial Reporting (FR)
Audit and Assurance (AA)
Financial Management (FM)
By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you’ve successfully passed, you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.
The areas you will cover include:
Essentials
Strategic Business Leader
Strategic Business Reporting
Options
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Audit and Assurance
Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACA
The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.
ACA is a great option if you're looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. It consists of three levels:
Certificate Level: You’ll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You’ll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation.
Professional Level: This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You’ll deepen your knowledge on financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management, business strategy, and business planning.
Advanced Level: You will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management.
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training.Training Outcome:Development opportunities.Employer Description:SMH Howard Matthews is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harrogate and Garforth. Established in 1985, the firm became part of the SMH Group following a merger in December 2023.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Duties include assisting the Company Accountant with:
Sales Ledger
Purchase Ledger
Credit Control
VAT Returns
Bank Reconciliation
Fixed Asset Register (including depreciation)
Document Control
Maintain Accreditations
Training:Finance/Accounts Assistant Level 2:
One-to-one Tutor Assessor support in the workplace working towards Finance/Accounts Assistant Level 2
Functional Skills if required
Training Outcome:Excellent prospects with the possibility to progress onto level 3.Employer Description:G+S Engineering are a highly skilled, multifaceted company based in Hull, East Yorkshire with combined experience of over 100 years in the steel fabrication industry. We typically participate in everything from large collaborative engineering projects to bespoke, turnkey fabrication solutions.
Our company’s ethos is centered around consistent excellence on every project which is tailored to meet the client’s requirements in every way. Our clients range from a wide variety of sectors including power generation, petrochemical, on-shore/off-shore, marine and general construction industries.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am - 1.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
As a trainee accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.
This position involves a number of different aspects including:
· Record financial transactions accurately within Xero and other accounting software
· Maintain and balance ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
· Record disbursements, recharges, prepayments, and accruals correctly
· Reconcile bank accounts, general ledgers, and control accounts on a regular basis
· Create and reconcile sales and purchase invoices
· Add and reconcile payroll journals, ensuring PAYE and salary payments are matched
· Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
· Prepare supplier payment files and assist with payment processing when required
· Communicate with clients to request information and explain accounting matters clearly
· Answer client and prospective client calls in a professional and helpful manner
· Ensure client queries are acknowledged within four hours of initial contact
· Support the wider team with administrative and project-based tasks as neededTraining:You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship, with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
You will receive support from both the employer and the training provider to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis.Training Outcome:It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.Employer Description:Hello and welcome to Alexander Rosse — We are a team of fun-loving entrepreneurs and qualified accountants who believe business should be human, smart and digital-first.
Since launching in 2009 as one of the first “Xero-only” accountancy practices in the UK, we have grown into a Xero Platinum Partner and one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants specialising in cloud-based accounting and advisory services. Our founders come from Big 4 backgrounds and have built a firm that truly supports small and medium-sized businesses to grow.
Our senior team brings hands-on experience from working with hundreds of businesses — knowledge that’s hard to beat and makes a genuine difference to our clients.Working Hours :Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays
9am – 6pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Time Management Skills,Prioritise and meet deadlines....Read more...
