Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

Overview

Your new company
Based in Chiswick, a pioneering international organisation at the forefront of advanced technology development for industrial and transport applications. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company collaborates with major stakeholders in engineering and energy to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. Known for its values-driven culture, it places a premium on integrity, reliability, and analytical thinking. Employees benefit from a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for meaningful career growth and global collaboration.

What your new role entails

This growing company is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Management Accountant to join their team. This is a fully office-based role (parking available) with office hours of 8:30-5:30.

• Maintain accurate and reliable financial data across UK operations and consolidated entities in the US and Japan
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and international teams in London, Washington DC, and Tokyo
• Support cash flow management and budgeting processes
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial accounts
• Prepare and manage cash flow statements
• Perform trial balance analysis and take ownership of its accuracy
• Review and post supplier invoices with the correct entity and cost code allocation
• Review employee expense claims and ensure proper approvals on supplier invoices
• Create and post customer invoices and credit notes
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors, investigating and resolving outstanding balances
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules and input into banking systems
• Post month-end journals including depreciation, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and payroll
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and analyse account variances
• Review payroll and post to the nominal ledger
• Prepare VAT returns for submission
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements
• Support audit processes and provide required documentation
• Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for shareholders
• Help register new investors and manage share certificates
• Support annual insurance processes
• Handle pension-related tasks

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified or working towards an Accounting qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, including proven experience as a Management Accountant
• Background in a multi-entity, multi-currency, international environment
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards and financial regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks simultaneously
• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams

What you'll get in return

• On-site parking
• Flexible working options available
• Performance-based bonuses
• Health and wellness benefits
• Generous pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• A highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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