Management Accountant

Fintech Payments Scale Up

My client is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated individual who is looking to take ownership of our management reporting function. This is an important role with the individual responsible for preparing financials and analysis as well as month end process. You will report directly to the Finance Director and have the opportunity to learn from an experienced professional and develop your career prospects.

My client is looking for a candidate with confidence, trust in the accuracy of their numbers and who has an inquisitive mind - so happy to branch outside of the typical management accounting role. The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure across multiple workstreams and keep to tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment – enjoying the benefits of working in a small, entrepreneurial team.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and timely delivery of management information including monthly management accounts

• Posting month-end Sage entries for loan drawdowns / repayments / invoices and undertake month-end Sage journals and reconciliations.

• Responsibility for weekly bank reconciliations and ensuring all cash transactions have been appropriately recorded in the accounting ledger and discrepancies are followed up.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget cycle.

• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.

• Preparation of the annual financial statements

• Keeping up to date with changes in UK GAAP accounting standards and ensuring these are appropriately implemented into the group financials.

• Taking ownership of additional projects to support the Finance function and improve reporting.

Requirements

• Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with (0-3) years post qualification experience

• Experience in financial services, payments or FCA regulated preferred but not essential

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures gained through qualification period either in industry or practice

• Familiarity with management reporting and month-end processes.

• Moderate Excel and financial modelling skills with a good level of attention to detail