Experienced management accountant Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Watford Reporting to: Financial Controller / Head of FinanceTeam Size: 2 Direct Reports Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the group. Key Responsibilities Monthly Management Accounts:Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts for a portfolio of 40 restaurants. Balance Sheet Reconciliations:Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations across multiplied entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Margin & Payroll Analysis:Conduct detailed food and beverage margin analysis and payroll reconciliations to support operational efficiency. Cost Management:Oversee central cost allocations and collaborate with department heads to review and manage monthly expenditure. Cash Flow Management:Monitor and manage daily group cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimal working capital usage. Budgeting & Forecasting:Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing insights and variance analysis to aid planning. Audit Preparation:Lead the preparation for statutory audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Team Leadership:Manage, train, and develop two direct reports, while offering guidance to the wider transactional finance team. Systems Expertise:Act as a SAP SuperUser, supporting system users, driving system improvements, and identifying evolving business needs. Skills & Experience Required Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Proven experience in management accounting within a multi-entity environment Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset Excellent Excel and ERP system skills (SAP experience highly desirable) Effective communicator with leadership capabilities Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Career development and training opportunities Collaborative and supportive team culture 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 about your career. 4732000