Management Accountant

  • Magpie Recruitment
  • Oct 07, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Management Accountant Richmond
£45,000 - £55,000 + Study Support + Bonus + Benefits

Magpie Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing consultancy based in Richmond to find a talented and driven Management Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step up, take ownership of monthly accounts for a number of businesses. You'll be supported with a generous study package (ACCA / CIMA / ACA), full training, and exposure to a wide range of clients across sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare full monthly management accounts, including all related journals, accruals and prepayments
  • Reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts (VAT, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, etc.)
  • Produce monthly variance analysis, KPIs and board reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with corporation and personal tax
  • Use and train others on cloud-based accounting platforms including Xero or QuickBooks
  • Supervise and support junior team members on day-to-day tasks
  • Liaise directly with SME clients and build strong working relationships
What We're Looking For:
  • Part-qualified or actively studying (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) - full study support provided
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Must have experience preparing full management accounts
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
  • Comfortable working to strict deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
  • Strong communicator with a proactive and collaborative mindset
  • Bonus: Experience in an SME, multi-entity, or client-facing role
What's on Offer:
  • Starting Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
  • Annual Training Budget
  • Twice-Yearly Bonus Potential based on personal and company performance
  • Private Healthcare
  • 31 Days Holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
  • Standard hours: 9am-5.30pm, office open 8am-7pm for flexibility
  • Office-based in Richmond, Hybrid after probation - say goodbye to the London commute!
Why This Role?

Whether you're moving from industry and want broader exposure, or you're in practice and want more responsibility, this is a career-defining opportunity. You'll gain whole lifecycle finance experience and grow with the business as it continues to expand.