Job Description

Management Accountant

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

London / Hybrid Working (1 day per week in the office)

£55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a high-growth, PE-backed business, is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its finance team during an exciting period of transformation and systems change.

This is a newly created role offering exposure across multiple areas of finance, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support key business projects.

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects whilst maintaining strong financial control.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead finance process improvement initiatives and implement robust controls

- Own and enhance balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

- Support quarterly and year-end reporting requirements

- Manage inter company accounting and reconciliation activities

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis

- Support finance systems and process transformation projects

- Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business

- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and controls

About You

- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

- Available immediately or on short notice period

- Strong management accounting and financial control experience

- Excellent Excel and data analysis skills

- Proven ability to improve processes and implement controls

- Experience within a Private Equity-backed, Retail, FMCG, Consumer, or fast-growth environment would be highly advantageous

- Experience supporting finance transformation, ERP implementation, or systems projects is desirable

On offer is the chance to make a genuine impact during a period of change and growth. There will be real depth and variety with this remit, and potential longer-term opportunities for an individual who demonstrates a proactive, hands-on, and results-driven approach.

Due to the nature of the assignment, preference will be given to candidates who are available immediately or can start within a few weeks.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy