Management Accountant

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Management Accountant to join their finance department. With planned expansion and potential Private Equity gearing in 2023, the role is expected to expand and grow leading to promotion in 12 months (based on the candidates’ capability and desires). The ideal candidate will be working with the key stakeholders across the business and will learn a variety of disciplines and skills across the finance department as well as involvement across all other departments. This is an exciting and rare opportunity for the right candidate and they would in time be considered a key member of the finance team and could be invited to join the senior management team (being regarded as a number two within the finance team under the FC).

The founders of this company are some of the smartest and ambitious people in the serviced office industry. They have created the only 6* offering within London focussing on hospitality, elegance and luxury. Joining them will allow a candidate to truly use their talents and ideas, and for them to be part of one of the fastest growing serviced office brands in London. It’s a unique opportunity to join a company that does things differently.

We are searching for a candidate that is looking to make a mark and not just be a payroll number, where they can be supported, trained and gain quick succession within a company. If this is you, then read further...

What We Offer You:

We understand the importance of their employees, which is why we show their appreciation in a number of ways…

Competitive Salary and Bonus

•           Highly Competitive starting salary based on experience

•           Pay rise on promotion(s) - promotion expected during the first 6-12 months

•           Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and separate bonus based on Company performance

A Great Working Environment

•           Incredible team atmosphere (all of Head Office is based in one location)

•           Nimble, fast paced and non-bureaucratic - small company environment with large company experience

•           Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted role to drive the business

•           Varied & diverse opportunities within the finance department

•           Direct engagement with senior management team and CEO

•           Social and friendly - Annual company away weekend, team events & nights out

•           Office based at all times (due to the fast paced and growth aspects of the business)

Your Personal Investment

•           Reporting and mentoring from FC and potentially Executive Team

•           Investment in training for all employees

What You Will Do:

As a Management Accountant their main objective will be to create monthly financial reporting packs, cash flows and management accounts. You will work with a growing team in their department reporting to the Financial Controller, shaping the future of the Finance Department. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

•  Reporting - Preparation of consolidated monthly financial reporting packs, including profit and loss accounts, cash flow, management accounts, KPI’s and variance analysis and commentary for currently 14 group entities.

•  Cashflow – understanding and experience of cashflows essential to drive the growth of the business

•  Balance Sheets - To prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including ownership of the Rent accounting schedules, on a monthly basis and to ensure that any outstanding items are cleared in an accurate and timely manner

•  Scheduling – Preparing ad hoc schedules as required by the Financial Controller for Landlords and other interested parties

•  Fixed Assets – Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register including monthly depreciation posting

•  Reconciliations – Intercompany reconciliations and the preparation of VAT returns

•  Tracking – Tracking capital monthly project spend monthly, reporting to the Financial Controller

•  Audit – Preparation of lead schedules

You will be:

•  Someone with a strong desire for promotion and reward that has a strong work ethic and desire to grow

•  Someone who shares their values of Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond

•  Strong and have a robust character, confident in being challenged at all levels

•  Ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines

•  Strong analytically and have the ability to work under own initiative and collaborate across departments

•  ACCA qualified or finalist preferably

•  Experience with Sage Accounts package

•  Proficient in MS excel with the ability to work with large amounts of data, extracted from multiple sources, ability to synthesize data efficiently and summarize clearly

•  Preferably with 3+ years of relevant experience

•  Preferably with no serviced office industry experience

Their Story:

With over 25 years’ experience in within this relatively young sector, the management team are generally considered the best within the industry due to their agile, all staff inclusive and collaborative approach. Every staff member has a voice and is actively encouraged to put forward their ideas and for continual improvement of the business. The chosen candidate will learn across all departments and effectively have the foundation skills to one day start their own business (if they so choose) or will gain the skills to rise to be a CFO or CEO one day.

Their values are at the heart of everything they do and all their employees embody their values throughout their day-to-day duties. They ensure that their employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.

With numerous awards and accolades, they understand that their success is down to their people. They take pride in the service that they provide and the people who make it happen, which is why they continually invest and reward their employees. As a result of their recent and planned growth, they are now on the search for new talent to join their growing team.

Awards won

•           Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year - 2021

•           Serviced Office of the Year - 2021

•           International Design Award – 2021

•           Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021

•           Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year - 2020

•           Serviced Office of the Year - 2020

•           Best Covid Response - 2020

Work Location:

EC3N

Please note that this is not a work from home position and you will be working within a dynamic team and professional environment.