We are seeking a hands-on Management Accountant / Finance Manager for an SME company based in North London. In a newly refurbished officed, this marketting company offers hybrid working. This is a critical role within the finance team of six, acting as the number two to the Head of Finance. The successful candidate will manage core accounting duties, supervise junior staff, and play a pivotal role in monthly and annual reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet for multiple entities.
• Maintain full ledger responsibilities for the US entity.
• Oversee and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Consolidate monthly financial reports across entities.
• Act as point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparations
• Produce statutory year-end accounts in accordance with accounting standards.
• Manage and authorise bank payments.
• Supervise and support junior finance staff including Accounts Assistants.
• Use and maintain Sage 50 and QuickBooks accounting systems.
• Perform advanced Excel tasks, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience in management accounting, ideally within an SME
• Strong grasp of UK VAT rules, consolidation, and statutory accounting.
• Confident user of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables essential).
• Highly organised with a proactive, hands-on approach.