Management Accountant

Description:

We are working with a rapidly growing and forward-thinking finance consultancy looking for a confident and capable Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a newly created position due to continued growth, offering variety, progression, and the chance to work closely with clients to influence real business decisions.

Operating as a virtual finance function, they support a range of SME clients across sectors. The bulk of our clients are dynamic hospitality businesses in London. This role is far more than standard accounting — it's about helping clients understand what their numbers mean and guiding their decision-making.

This role will be based in the office 4 days per week, with one day of hybrid work.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, supported by junior team members, and be involved in both technical work and client engagement:

• Preparation and review of monthly and weekly P&Ls
• Cashflow forecasting, management, and analysis
• Month-end close and reconciliations
• Preparation of year-end accounts and corporation tax workings
• Reviewing balance sheets and highlighting areas for discussion
• Advising clients based on financial performance and tax position
• Supporting junior team members with technical queries and development
• Ensuring the quality and timeliness of work meet high internal standards
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain relevant information and provide clear, proactive communication
• Providing ad hoc advice on bookkeeping systems, tax, PAYE, VAT, and other finance-related queries
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and improvements to client processes

The ideal candidate will:

• Be part-qualified (ACCA, ACA or AAT)
• Have strong experience in preparing and interpreting P&L statements, with the ability to confidently explain performance and variances to clients
• Possess a solid background in preparing full sets of accounts and management reports or a background in industry who wants a more structured/training environment - hospitality background would be a plus.
• Feel confident interpreting financial information and advising clients based on what the numbers are showing
• Be comfortable interacting with clients on a regular basis and guiding them through decision-making processes
• Bring a structured approach and contribute to improving systems and workflows
• Ideally, have experience supporting or mentoring junior team members