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Management Accountant

Harper May Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A media and broadcast business is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to enhance financial reporting and process consistency.
  • The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, assisting in audits, and supporting system improvements across multiple entities.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts preparation and management reporting.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which is not specified in the job description.
  • Ideal candidates are part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA and possess strong Excel skills, with experience in multi-currency environments being advantageous.

A forward-thinking media and broadcast business is looking for a hands-on Management Accountant to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and help embed consistent processes across the group. 

Working alongside the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of monthly reporting for multiple entities, assist in audit preparation, and support system and process improvements across the newly integrated group structure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations for multiple business units, including holding and overseas entities.
  • Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Report variances and key insights to Group Finance.
  • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support both group and local audits.
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modelling for allocated entities.
  • Ensure accuracy of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
  • Support the implementation of new finance systems and contribute to process improvements.
  • Assist in ESG reporting and maintain fixed asset registers.
  • Collaborate with commercial and operational colleagues to enhance data quality.
  • Assist in monthly group consolidation and maintain the corporate bond schedule.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in accounts preparation and management reporting.
  • Ideally part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes.
  • Excellent Excel skills; experience with Sage 300, Business Central, or Insphire is beneficial.
  • Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Confident working with non-financial stakeholders and building relationships across departments.
  • Experience in multi-currency, multinational environments is advantageous.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.