Accountant / Management Accountant

Management Accountant | PE backed Technology business | London (2 days per week in the office) | £50,000-£60,000 plus bonus | 15 month maternity cover This is an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a PE-backed technology business on a 15-month contract, to cover maternity leave based in Fleet (hybrid working, 2 days in the office). You will be joining a highly-acquisitive business who have expanded rapidly over the past 2 years, with no signs of slowing down. This role will take ownership of the management accounting of this entity and will work closely with the parent group head office. The role will involve extension liaison with stakeholders across the business in order to improve existing processes. Duties will include: Responsibility for the management accounts and month-end processes for the newly acquired business Supporting with integrating the entity into the group structure including mapping out financial processes and controls Supporting with the statutory accounts at year-end and working as a main point of contact for the auditors Preparation of the VAT returns Working closely with the commercial finance team to provide useful analysis and support with forecasting and related projects Revenue recognition reporting and analysis The successful candidate will be qualified with previous experience taking ownership of the management accounting, month-end, and VAT for a business. Any experience improving controls and/or integrating new entities is beneficial. Experience working for a PE-backed business or a Tech business is beneficial, as is knowledge of NetSuite. To succeed in the role, you will have a keen sense of initiative with the ability to challenge and create solutions. This is an exciting time to be joining this business as it looks to strengthen its position as a market leader in the sector. They are looking for an ambitious, charismatic individual who can support the business as they look to transition into their next phase of growth. In return you will receive excellent benefits including a free gym, breakfast and bonus scheme.