Stanton House
Management Accountant (12 month FTC)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified accountant to join a growing finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role combines hands-on management accounting and month-end responsibilities with technical accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement.
You will take ownership of a significant part of the month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation process, while also supporting the Financial Controller with more complex accounting areas and ensuring that key processes are well documented, robust, and audit-ready.
This is a hands-on position within a small finance team, so the successful candidate will be comfortable preparing as well as reviewing work. There will also be a strong focus on improving processes and documentation, leaving the finance function in a stronger position at the end of the assignment.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Management Accounting
- Own a significant portion of the management accounting month-end close.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across the relevant areas of the business.
- Investigate variances and ensure accounting entries are accurate, complete, and supported.
- Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to deliver an efficient and timely close.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Group Accounting & Consolidation
- Support group consolidation and intercompany accounting.
- Review subsidiary financial information and trial balances.
- Prepare consolidation and elimination entries.
- Assist with ensuring group reporting is complete and accurate.
Technical Accounting
- Support the Financial Controller with complex and judgemental accounting matters.
- Prepare technical accounting papers and supporting analysis where required.
- Assist with areas including goodwill, impairment testing, acquisition accounting, and other complex accounting transactions.
- Ensure accounting policies are appropriately documented and consistently applied.
R&D and Development Costs
- Support the accounting treatment and capitalisation of eligible development costs.
- Maintain appropriate supporting calculations and documentation.
- Establish clear processes and evidence trails to support the accounting treatment.
- Assist with ongoing reviews of capitalised balances.
Statutory Reporting & Audit
- Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements, including supporting notes and disclosures.
- Coordinate audit preparation and manage information requests.
- Act as a key contact for auditors and respond to technical and accounting queries.
- Ensure audit evidence is complete, clear, and readily accessible.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Tax Support
- Work with the Financial Controller and external advisers on corporation tax and R&D tax matters.
- Prepare and collate supporting information and analysis.
- Help improve the efficiency and consistency of the tax reporting process.
Debt & Equity Accounting
- Assist with accounting for bank debt, interest, and related fees.
- Support accounting for equity instruments and associated transactions.
- Maintain appropriate reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Develop and document clear, repeatable procedures.
- Help reduce reliance on manual processes and individual knowledge.
- Contribute to improving the efficiency and timeliness of the financial close.
What You'll Get
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working closely with a Financial Controller on technical and judgemental areas.
The role would suit someone who enjoys technical accounting but also wants to be hands-on, with the opportunity to improve processes and leave a tangible impact on the finance function during the contract.
This is a 12 month FTC paying up to 80k DOE with hybrid working on offer.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location