Management Accountant

The Opportunity:

I am partnering with a PE-backed Professional Services company looking to bring in a Management Accountant in a newly created role. This rapidly growing international business is the fastest growing in their sector, with year-on-year organic growth of 35% compared to a market average of just 5%. They are looking to go through a PE sale in the next 2-3 years.

The business is investing in their long-term infrastructure through staffing and are implementing a new ERP system. The finance team has doubled in the last 4 years and is set to continue at this rate to bring rigor and best practice for the PE house, providing an exciting opportunity for those who are ambitious to progress and have the experience of a PE sale upon their CV.

The Role:

This is a newly created role due to the business's continued growth, joining a young, ambitious finance team. As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for financial reporting across the organisation to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also have a key position in developing internal controls and the roll-out of new accounting software alongside the rest of the finance team, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary
• Assist with quarterly investor packs and bank covenant reporting
• Input into the production of group and 6 subsidiary statutory accounts
• Assist with internal, interim and year-end audits
• Responsibility for group VAT returns and assisting with group corporation tax returns
• KPI reporting and development
• Support in the preparation of annual financial budgets and forecasts with focus on support functions
• Production of various ad-hoc analyses for decision support and assisting with finance projects, such as roll-out of new accounting software and conversion to IFRS
• Control over settlement to suppliers and employee expenses

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, IF, SUMIFs and use of pivot tables)
• Ability to improve and manage the accounting control environment
• Strong analytical skills and mathematically inclined - genuine love of data
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to a high standard
• Ability to think creatively
• Highly-driven and self-motivated
• Proven ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Personality is key - someone who can join the team and engage from the get-go
• A bright, engaging individual who can communicate effectively and partner with senior management

Experience & Knowledge:

• Previous exposure of preparing accounts in accordance with IFRS would be desirable
• Must be comfortable working as part of a small team within a rapidly growing and developing company
• Exposure to a multi-currency environment
• Experience of implementing new financial accounting software would be an advantage
• Newly qualified accountant with industry experience (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)