Management Accountant

Harper May, in collaboration with a top-tier property and construction company, is on the lookout for a seasoned Management Accountant ready to dive into this vibrant industry. This is a prime chance to join a prestigious team at the epicentre of London's property and construction hub.

Key Role Details:

As a Management Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring financial efficiency and success across their exciting projects. Collaborating closely with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership, you'll be at the forefront of driving strategic financial decisions. The successful candidate will be required to be in the office 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• The timely and accurate preparation of management accounts for the Company and related client entities, including:
• Inputting supplier invoices
• Raising / issuing sales invoices
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Payroll / monthly postings of wages and salaries
• Bank account reconciliations
• Review of income, cash flow, overheads, capex, projected expenditure and profits, providing commentary as needed
• Financial month-end closing processes and procedures
• Variance analysis of costs and performance against budget / forecast, including understanding and investigating any material discrepancies
• Assisting with the design and implementation of improved financial processes and controls.
• Partnering with project and operations teams to ensure effective and efficient financial management of the business, to create insightful financial reporting and to meet financial reporting deadline
• Treasury management including
• Reviewing accounts payable and receivable balances for each company
• Preparing supplier payments
• Liaising with suppliers
• Preparing and reviewing (where applicable) quarterly VAT returns and other compliance-based report and undertaking research on VAT / tax related issues.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of regulatory and statutory returns for each company
• Performing ad hoc reporting & analysis as required

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Fully Qualified.
• Experience as a Management Accountant, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.