Management Accountant 15 month Fixed term contract 4 days a week in office (West End) up to £43k Must be able to start by end of May I am actively recruiting for a 15 month Fixed Term contract for a renowned Hospitality brand. As an experienced Management you will need to be advanced with excel as this is used daily (SUMIF's, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's). You will be a confident communicator with experience in dealing with senior stakeholders and someone who is naturally inquisitive and can pick up discrepancies easily - attention to detail is key. Ideally we would like someone to have come from a Retail or Hospitality background given the nature of the role and P&L's however this is not essential. Key Responsibilities: Prepare month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments, across multiple entities or locations Analyse and investigate variances against budget across key profit and loss lines Account for items such as deferred income and supplier-related adjustments Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies Produce regular profit and loss reports and respond to related queries from stakeholders Maintain and update the fixed asset register Support budgeting and forecasting processes Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insight and support Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis as required Candidate Specification: Previous management accountant experience necessary Part qualified accountant – sitting exams not exemptions Recent experience of multi-site experience either hospitality or retail Knowledge of MS Office and advanced Excel skills. Sage 1000 experience would be advantageous Strong verbal and written communication skills Confident relationship-builder who can engage and inspire internal teams Excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills