Management Accountant

• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement with three days in the office at a central London location, supporting your work-life balance and personal commitments.
• Benefit from robust study support, including financial backing and dedicated leave for exam preparation, ensuring you can progress towards full qualification with confidence.

• Gain valuable international experience by supporting both EMEA and American finance teams, broadening your expertise and enhancing your professional profile.

About the Company:

SO is a global recruitment business operating in the sustainable energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors and specialising in contract recruitment - specifically in technical roles in engineering, construction and project management. SO also do permanent recruitment in the same sectors. The business is private equity backed and has 11 offices across six countries in APAC, Europe and The United States and generates global revenues of £150m.

Role Overview:

As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial information that supports decision-making across multiple regions. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing detailed reports, collaborating with colleagues across continents, and contributing to key transformation projects that shape the future of the finance function. You will thrive in an environment where adaptability is valued, as you help bridge gaps caused by team changes while ensuring continuity of service. Success in this position will come from your ability to manage competing deadlines, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and maintain meticulous attention to detail even when handling complex cross-border transactions.

• Prepare accurate month-end accounts, margin reports, prepayments, commissions, and balance sheet reconciliations for multiple regions including EMEA and America.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Manager and Regional Financial Controller to ensure timely completion of all financial reporting requirements.
• Support ongoing finance transformation initiatives by assisting with the transition of transactional staff to Malaysia and adapting to evolving team structures.
• Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying trends and variances to inform business decisions across different territories.
• Assist with resource management during periods of change or shortage, particularly as the team adapts to new hires and internal promotions.
• Contribute to the smooth running of finance operations by maintaining strong communication with colleagues in both UK and overseas offices.
• Participate actively in process improvement projects led by the transformation team, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations while upholding high standards of accuracy in all financial documentation.
• Support ad hoc projects as required by senior management, demonstrating flexibility in responding to shifting priorities within an international context

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent), ideally mid-way through studies with a clear commitment to completing qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar management accounting role within an international or multi-regional business environment.
• Proven track record of preparing month-end accounts, margin reports, prepayments, commissions calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams located in different countries.
• Strong organisational abilities enabling you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated adaptability when supporting teams through periods of transition or resource shortages.
• Experience working within hybrid teams combining remote and office-based colleagues is highly desirable.
• A proactive approach towards process improvement initiatives within finance functions undergoing transformation.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with major ERP systems would be advantageous.
  

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