Management Accountant London (Hybrid working)
About the RoleWe are looking for a highly organised and analytical Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of operating expenditure, including cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and expenditure-related cashflow reporting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing spend visibility, financial control, and insight across the business, ensuring accuracy during month-end close and supporting budgeting and financial planning.
This is a highly collaborative position that requires strong business partnering skills and the ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders to understand cost drivers and support informed decision-making.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Processes & Controls*Own the corporate card expenditure process, including reviewing, validating, and posting transactions.
*Support invoice processing and bank reconciliations on an ad-hoc basis where required.
Cost Accounting & Month-End Close*Manage all cost-related month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, payroll journals, fixed assets, and capitalisation.
*Review and validate account coding to ensure accuracy and consistency.
*Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for cost-related accounts, investigating variances where necessary.
*Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations, ensuring accurate cross-entity charging.
*Prepare monthly variance and trend analysis with clear commentary.
*Contribute to the preparation of the monthly management accounts pack for cost-related schedules.
External & Statutory Reporting*Prepare cost-related reporting and KPIs for board reporting.
*Support the external audit process.
*Assist with quarterly VAT submissions.
Internal Reporting & Business Partnering*Produce departmental spend reports highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
*Partner with department heads to review spend, explain variances, and support budgeting and forecasting.
*Prepare weekly and monthly expenditure cashflow reports and forecasts.
*Support the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing financial planning.
*Document processes and recommend improvements to financial controls, reporting, and efficiency.
*Respond to internal and external queries relating to costs and accounts payable.
About YouExperience*Experience in cost accounting and month-end close, including accruals and prepayments.
*Proven experience preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations.
*Experience maintaining or managing a fixed asset register.
*Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Xero is advantageous).
*Experience working with non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.
*Exposure to VAT compliance and VAT return preparation.
*Experience preparing expenditure cashflow forecasts and analysing cost drivers.
Skills*Advanced Excel skills.
*Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
*Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
*Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally.
Qualifications*Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or equivalent practical experience.