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About the Role
We are seeking a qualified and technically strong Senior Management Accountant to own the monthly management accounting cycle, ensure a robust control environment, and provide accurate, timely financial information to stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with scope to shape processes and progress within the Financial Control function.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver the monthly management accounts pack accurately and to deadline.
- Own balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts, ensuring a clean, well-supported balance sheet.
- Conduct the month-end group P&L review and variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. forecast), providing clear commentary on performance drivers.
- Assist FP&A with producing detailed revenue and gross profit reporting by product, customer, or business unit.
- Contribute financial information and analysis to Board packs (including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow & Net Working Capital movements).
- Support the Financial Controller and FP&A/Finance Business Partner team in preparing business plans/investment case slides and ad hoc requests.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts (FRS 102 / IFRS as applicable) and act as the main point of contact for the year-end external audit.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns; support corporation tax return preparation.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Maintain supplier level reconciliations for prepayments and accruals each month.
- Prepare regulatory compliance returns and reports, including ESG reporting.
- Assist the Group Financial Controller with day-to-day administration of the Group’s insurance policies and act as a point of contact for insurance brokers.
- Manage the annual renewal cycle across all insurance policies.
- Liaise directly with insurers on claims, ensuring they are notified, progressed, and resolved promptly.
- Support the FinOps team with the preparation of 13w cashflow forecasts, and support day-to-day cash management.
- Develop and maintain a strong internal controls environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements using Excel, Power Query, BI tools, or automation.
- Mentor the junior Management Accountant, supporting their technical development.
- Deputise for the Financial Controller as required.
- Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner team and non-finance stakeholders, providing analysis and support for wider business projects.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within a PE-backed or fast-growing business.
- Potential for someone from an audit background to enter industry for the first time.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and/or IFRS as relevant to the business).
- Experience of, or exposure to, Board or investor reporting is advantageous.
- Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
- Experience of using NetSuite as an accounting system is advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with BI or automation tools is advantageous.
- A process improvement mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage non-finance stakeholders.
Skills
- Excel
- Power Query
- BI tools
- Automation tools
- NetSuite
- FRS 102
- IFRS
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- £70,000 - £75,000 DOE
About the Company
- Times Higher Education is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world.
- We are the company behind the world’s most influential university ranking.
- We have almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education.
- We have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally.
- Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals.
- Our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.
Equal Opportunity
- With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths.
- We want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.