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Management Accountant (Fixed-Term, Maternity Cover)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Fixed term
Salary: 
40 - 40K yearly
Work from: 
United Kingdom

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Magnopus http://www.magnopus.com
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team team for maternity cover. This is a varied role that combines financial accounting, management accounting, and finance support functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with management accounting tasks, and supporting key financial reporting and analysis to aid decision-making. 

Contract dates: c. 22 April 2025 - c. 21 November 2025
Flexible hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) or Part-time (20-25 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £40,000 p.a. (pro-rata based on contract length and part-time hours, if applicable).

Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, providing detailed variance analysis.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledgers, posting journals as required, reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
  • Provide support in payroll processing, preparing and reviewing monthly instructions for the external payroll provider, ensuring accurate recording and reconciling of pension and health insurance deductions.
  • Preparation and filing of quarterly group VAT returns
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, and monitor actual performance against budgets.
  • Perform cost analysis to identify variances, trends, and areas for cost-saving opportunities, providing insights to the management team.
  • Assist in financial analysis, including variance analysis, financial modelling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making. Investigates and explains significant variances to senior management.
  • Assist in managing cash flow and working capital, including monitoring cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds to meet the company's operational and investment needs.
  • Prepare and issue sales invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
  • Work with US Senior Accountant to ensure accurate posting of intercompany transactions and reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
  • Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
  • Work with Studio Production teams to prepare accurate Project reporting and other adhoc analysis as required to provide valuable insights to support the strategic planning and growth of the business.

    • Required skills and experience
  • Demonstrable experience in financial accounting or management accounting, ideally with a combination of both.
  • Part-qualified or fully qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (or studying towards a qualification) is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level), and experience using Xero is preferred.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions and reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

    • Personal attributes
  • Proactive and able to take initiative in managing tasks and responsibilities.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
  • High degree of professionalism and integrity in handling confidential financial information.

    • Our interview process
    We believe in a transparent and straightforward interview process. Here's what you can expect when applying for this role:

    Application review
    Our team will carefully review your application to assess alignment with the role.

    Recruiter screening call (30 minutes)
    A general conversation to learn more about you, share insights about the company and role, and cover the basics.

    Interview (60 minutes)
    A discussion with the hiring manager to explore your experience, skills, and suitability for the role. This is a two-way conversation - an opportunity for us to learn about you, and for you to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the role and company.

    Offer
    If successful, we’ll extend an offer and guide you through the next steps.


    Application deadline: 7 March 2025
    Screening calls completed by: 14 March 2025
    Final interviews completed by: 21 March 2025


    About us

    Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.

    Because we’re building the future, we endeavour to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits. 

    We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favour collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.

    Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:


    Please be aware that, if you are selected for a position, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This may involve providing original documents such as a passport or residence permit. Failure to provide the necessary documentation may affect your employment eligibility.

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    Experience

    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Hard Skills

    Management AccountingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingFinancial AccountingAccounts PayableBank ReconciliationsAccounting SoftwareAccounts ReceivableCost Benefit AnalysisCash Flow Analysis

    Other Skills

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Forecasting
    • Budgeting
    • Calmness Under Pressure
    • Communication
    • Analytical Skills
    • Time Management
    • Teamwork
    • Proactivity
    • Organizational Skills
    • Detail Oriented
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