Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: West London
Salary: £52,000 - £58,000
Full-time | Permanent | On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Business Partner Team and wider finance function to deliver high-quality management accounting support. You’ll play a key role in providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, ensuring all income and liabilities are correctly recorded and reconciled
• Support the month-end close process, including:
• Preparing and posting journals (accruals and prepayments) with clear audit trails
• Reviewing general ledger postings and making necessary corrections
• Investigating and resolving variances and queries
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed explanations of month-on-month and year-on-year movements
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts, analysing key drivers such as student numbers, payroll/FTE, and non-pay costs
• Assist with audits, providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor queries
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
• Build strong working relationships across the finance team and wider departments
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting processes
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner when required

About You

• Currently studying towards, or already holding, a recognised accounting qualification
• Strong understanding of management accounting, including month-end processes, budgeting, and forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload
• A self-starter with a proactive, positive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships
• Motivated to continuously develop and improve processes

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
• A role with real impact on organisational performance
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities