Management Accountant - Balance Sheet Reconciliations (3-6-month day rate contract) - Financial Services experience required.

• Location: South-West London.
• Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office

• Pay Rate: £225 - £325 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience)

The Role:

My client is looking for a Management Accountant to take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items. You will support the Senior Management Accountant in month-end reporting, financial reconciliations, and liaising with other departments. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all items are identifiable and cleared within a reasonable timeframe.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in managing finance queries, responding promptly and efficiently.
• Support the Management Accountants in handling finance-related processes for multiple business divisions, including tracking and reconciling key accounts.
• Prepare and post monthly journals and produce financial spreadsheets for reporting.
• Carry out month-end duties such as portfolio reporting and assisting in the compilation of financial reconciliation files.
• Reconcile general ledger (GL) transactions with internal financial systems and external data sources daily.
• Generate and oversee daily financial reports.
• Contribute to audit preparations by gathering and analysing financial data.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT Level 3 or equivalent or above).
• Must be immediately available to start or under a notice period of under 2 weeks.
• Management Accountant experience within the financial services sector.
• Solid understanding of general ledger processes and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience in asset finance would be a plus but not requirement

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