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.