Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 Location: Holborn, London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days in the office, 1 days from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a dynamic and growing live events business during a period of significant transformation.

This is a pivotal role within the Finance team, offering the opportunity to contribute to two major strategic initiatives: building a best-in-class management reporting function and supporting the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Working closely with the Reporting Manager, you'll help develop reporting frameworks, improve financial insight, and play a key role in shaping how Finance operates in the future.

The Role

Management Reporting & Analysis

Support the preparation and development of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.

Produce timely and accurate financial reports, supported by meaningful variance analysis and commentary.

Develop and maintain reporting templates and processes that deliver consistency and scalability across the business.

Support budgeting and forecasting activities, working closely with budget holders to challenge assumptions and improve financial visibility.

Build financial models to support scenario planning, business cases, and strategic decision-making.

ERP Transformation - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Play a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, representing the reporting and management accounts function.

Work with Finance, Systems, and external implementation partners to define future-state reporting requirements.

Support data migration activities, including data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation.

Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), helping ensure the system meets Finance and reporting requirements.

Assist with training, documentation, and embedding new processes following implementation.

Act as a Finance super-user, supporting colleagues and driving adoption of new ways of working.

Financial Control & Compliance

Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.

Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and intercompany reconciliations.

Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting processes.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and Group reporting requirements.

Business Partnering

Build strong relationships with budget holders and operational stakeholders across the business.

Provide financial insight and challenge to support informed decision-making.

Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, helping drive improved business performance.

What We're Looking For

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with active study support encouraged.

Strong experience preparing management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Experience with ERP systems, with previous involvement in a system implementation or migration advantageous.

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP platforms desirable.

Advanced Excel skills, with experience of Power BI or other reporting tools beneficial.

Good understanding of UK GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment undergoing change.

Why This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its finance function, systems, and reporting capabilities. You'll gain exposure to a major ERP implementation, play a key role in developing management reporting processes, and work closely with senior finance leaders during a period of genuine transformation. If you're looking for a role where you can build, improve, and make a visible impact, this is an excellent next step in your career.

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