Management Accountant

Robert Half are partnered with a leading professional services business to support the recruitment of their new Management Accountant.About Our ClientOur client is a global professional services firm with over 130 years of experience, providing strategic advice and solutions to ensure project success worldwide. Recognised as market experts, they are committed to integrity and excellence, leveraging their extensive history across various sectors to become a respected leader within the industry.About The TeamOur client's Financial Control team has a culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement, where the successful applicant will be encouraged to be curious, contribute ideas and take a proactive approach to enhancing business processes and controls. Reporting to an impressive Financial Controller, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and learn from their expertise across finance operations, internal controls, reporting and process improvement, contributing to the continued success of the team.About The RoleAs Management Accountant, you will take full ownership of several UK-based legal entities, producing monthly accounts and ensuring that each can withstand the scrutiny of a year-end audit. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the financial control and compliance within these entities, requiring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. It's vital that the successful applicant can demonstrate strong integrity and maintain a culture of financial control, ensuring that all financial information reported is accurate and reliable.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of monthly accounting and financial control for several UK-based legal entities.Complete end-of-month accounting procedures in line with Group policies and timelines.Manage intercompany reconciliations and work with cross-entity accountants to ensure all intercompany accounts are balanced.Support operational accounting activities, including journal preparation and maintaining accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.Investigate and resolve unreconciled items in data sets.Challenge existing processes and identify areas for improvement.Build relationships with internal stakeholders, including finance team colleagues.Understand the internal control environment and identify and escalate risk areas.Support year-end procedures, including the delivery of statutory accounts and tax returns.Contribute to the company's statutory audit.Assist in delivering various projects, such as revenue recognition methodology and group restructuring.About YouQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.Strong technical accounting skills.Proven capability to drive change and performance, identifying issues, and suggesting improvements.Proficiency in Excel and various accounting software programs.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Ability to operate independently and collaboratively.Inquisitive nature with a proactive approach.Flexible, can-do attitude.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.Excellent organisational and time management skills.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.