Commercial Management Accountant

London, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

Are you looking to work in a high growth business?

We are the Smart Group. The business consists of two Foreign Exchange Brokerages, a Fintech hub, a Property Media Company and a Luxury Property Brand. The primary role of the group is to educate and help individuals and businesses manage their risk.

We are privately owned and are self-funded. We are entrepreneurial, customer focused and ambitious. We are looking to grow a business for the future.

We have achieved success in doing this through our consultative approach, our technology drive and through working as a team.

One of our key USP's is our ability to deliver excellent customer service, which is further supported by us being number 1 across two areas of Trustpilot for over a year.

We are recruiting for a Commercial Management Accountant to join our growing business. For the right candidate this is a very exciting opportunity. The right person needs to be a high performer; driven, proactive and hungry to succeed because you will be working with driven and capable individuals who view customer service, internal and external, as a given and who want to continue to see the business grow at more than 40% per annum. They need great finance people to help them to do this.

This role is a full-time position based in London (with hybrid working) and reporting to our Commercial Finance Manager.

As a Commercial Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in our finance team. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting accurate monthly management accounts
• Conducting detailed financial analysis to support business decisions
• Developing and monitoring key financial metrics and KPIs
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and procedures
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure financial alignment and risk mitigation
• Providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management
  
  
  

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA/other accounting qualification equivalent qualified
• +3 years proven experience in management accounting/experience in Big 4 accounting firm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using Business Information systems such as Qlikview or PowerBI
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Company pension scheme, medical cash plan, access to our IFA, cycle to work scheme, and long service awards., (Mont Blanc Pen, £1000 Retail voucher and a money towards a holiday abroad)
• Beautiful office in Hammersmith completes with a communal bar, gym, cafe, and stunning views of the city
• Type of working: Hybrid
• Open office environment. Great social scene with team nights out, Summer, and Christmas parties
• Life insurance x 3 salary
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme