Management and Reporting Accountant
Immediate start
£42,000 to £50,000 DOE
Central London
Hybrid role 2/3 days in the office
Leading IT consultancy in the heart of the city of London are recruiting an immediate start management and reporting accountant to join the finance team immediately.
Working in amazing modern offices in the city of London with lovely social open plan facilities. Minutes’ walk from local tubes, trains and bus routes. The local area features a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, bars and trendy cafes catering to all your lunch and after work drinks requirements. Apply today to join this amazing company!
Key responsibilities of the management and reporting accountant:
1. Management Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly August Equity fund financial reports
- Analyse financial performance and variances against budgets/forecasts.
2. Financial Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical metrics.
3.Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist with annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Assist with periodic re-forecasts.
- Monitor and control expenditures to maintain budgetary discipline.
4. KPI Reporting:
- Develop and maintain robust KPI reporting systems.
- Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of KPI data to relevant stakeholders.
5. Margin Analysis:
- Perform comprehensive margin analysis to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide strategic recommendations to enhance profitability.
6. Variance Analysis:
- Conduct variance analyses to compare actual results to budgeted figures.
- Identify and explain significant discrepancies, providing actionable insights.
Banking Covenants:
- Monitor and manage compliance with banking covenants.
- Prepare regular financial reports and communicate with financial institutions as needed.
Cash Forecasting:
- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
- Ensure optimal cash management and liquidity.
Other:
- Assist with annual statutory consolidation
- Annual audit support
- Debt transactions - interest/capital
- Responsible for holding companies accounting
- R&D tax claim maximisation
- Insurance renewal support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably is a SaaS business.
- Strong proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with financial & data analysis software, eg PowerBI a plus
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be based in London and available to work in our London office regularly.