Management Accountant

I am recruiting a Management Accountant for a leading property consultancy firm based in Central London. The finance team is made up of 15 people and this is a key position reporting into the Finance Manager.

Role

This is a very hands on Management Accountant role reporting to the Finance Manager requires someone who is adaptable. The person will have total control and responsibility for the month end process resulting in the production of the monthly management accounts and forecast reports. This is a very visible and high profile role within the finance team / Partnership.

Main responsibilities:

Weekly

• Property cash flows reporting
• Oversight and review of Fee reporting

Monthly

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Lead the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, property schedule and journal entries through to trial balance
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes for presentation to the senior partners and management board
• Manage LLP intercompany invoicing, statements and reconciliations
• Manage and control the fixed asset register
• Manage divisional overhead budget reporting, liaise with the budget holders to guide financial decisions
• Preparation of external consultant’s schedule and the related monthly management board reporting

Annual

• Preparation of annual dilapidations, lease commitments
• Preparation of schedules to support the annual renewal of insurances and health scheme costs
• Preparation of the LLP year end reporting pack and all supporting schedules
• Assistance in the annual audit and liaison with auditors

Adhoc

• Manage Procurement Framework reporting
• Identify process improvements and implement solutions where necessary
• Carry out ad hoc analysis work and performing other tasks as required to support the finance function and the partnership

Essential Skills Required:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experiencein producing a full set of management accounts
• Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of finance systems
• Highly analytical, diligent with strong attention to detail
• Proactive attitude, keen to identify opportunities or problems and address them
• Organised and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Ability to explain financial information in a concise manner to non-financial partners and staff

Beneficial Skills:

• Limited Liability Partnership background
• Professional services / construction industry background
• Understanding of IFRS would be advantageous
• Commercial Awareness

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