Management Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 1 January 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Contract

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£65,000 / year

SKILLS

Management Accounting Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Excel Stakeholder Management Xero QuickBooks

FULL DESCRIPTION

Seeking a skilled and experienced Management Accountant to join a vibrant team for a 15-month contract as maternity cover.

Location

London

Sector

Accounts & Finance

Contract Type

Contract

Salary

£ 55000 - £ 65000

Competitive

A dynamic opportunity awaits for a hands-on Management Accountant to join an innovative project lead organization. This role involves being a pivotal part of the company's growth by tracking and reporting, owning management accounts, and contributing to process improvement in a small and intricate finance team. The initial contract duration is 15 months. Working with industry giants such as Google, Apple, Prada, and YouTube, this role offers the chance to be involved with some of the most exciting and prominent names in the business world.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Part or fully qualified accountant ACCA / CIMA / ACA
5+ years of management accounting experience ideally in a range of industries.
Experience of producing end-to-end management accounts
Experience working within Xero and QuickBooks
Eye for detail with ability to see the bigger picture
Collaborative working with different teams across the business
Good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
Good awareness of financial reporting requirements
Good IT skills including the ability to automate routine tasks as much as possible
High attention to detail
Confident Excel skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Business Partnering
Cost Management
Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Inter-company reconciliations
Statutory Accounts
Stakeholder Liaison
Willing to engage in fundamental task