Management Accountant

Management Accountant – Ealing, West London (Office Based, 5 days)Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits | PermanentWe're partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed technology business to recruit a Management Accountant who will take ownership of month-end reporting for part of the group, in a diverse role that also oversees accounts payable and supports wider finance operations.Our client is a specialist technology company with ambitious plans to scale significantly through both organic and inorganic growth. Backed by private equity investors, the business is investing in its team, systems and processes to build a platform capable of supporting that growth.The role:This role reports into the Financial Controller and is responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, while supporting the Financial Controller on corporate reporting and the effective operation of transactional finance. We're looking for someone who enjoys building and embedding robust processes, bringing clarity to complexity, and establishing best practice in a fast-moving, evolving business.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly management accounts for your area of the business and support the FC with corporate reportingMaintain robust reconciliations and controls across your areas of responsibilityOwn the month-end close process, preparing journals and reconciliations and ensuring issues are escalated appropriatelyEngage with group finance teams and third-party advisors as requiredSupport audit, statutory reporting and compliance processes, and liaise with third-party advisors on tax and other compliance requirementsDrive continuous improvement across finance processes and system usagePartner with the FP&A Manager on budgeting, forecasting and performance analysisSupport the Financial Controller in maintaining appropriate financial controls and compliance with relevant regulatory requirementsWhat We're Looking ForQualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), part-qualified and progressing, or qualified by experience, with a track record producing management accounts in a multi-entity or fast-paced businessSolid understanding of controls, process adherence and improvementGood understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including AP, AR, month-end and balance sheet reconciliationsExcellent communicator with confidence partnering non-finance stakeholdersExperience operating in a fast-paced, evolving or scale-up environmentStrong Excel skills and confidence working with large financial datasets