Management Accountant

Overview

Job title:

Management Accountant

Reporting to:

Head of Accounting

Responsible for:

Support AI Practice

Based at:

Remote-working options available. Where possible work in London office 2 days a week. There will be some meetings/events at Bell offices at York Road, London on an irregular basis.

Scope:

6 month Fixed Term Contract. Seeking a commercially driven and fully qualified Management Accountant to support our rapidly growing AI Practice. Providing financial insight, cost control, and performance analysis across AI-driven projects, solutions, and professional services solutions.

Responsibilities

• Actual results monthly reporting, revenue accounting for fixed price, annuity and T&M, and owner of the data integrity
• Assist in the monthly Forecast for the AI Practice (Professional Services Business), working close to the revenue leader to understand the forward load/planner and pipeline
• Monthly reporting of revenue and gross margin by customer, deal, type
• Clear understanding of the results versus forecast and budget, deal by deal, meaningful insights into the variances
• Oversee financial tracking of AI projects, including time & materials, fixed-price, and subscription-based models
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition in line with accounting standards
• Monitor project margins, utilisation rates, and cost performance
• Assist in preparation of management accounts and reporting for all Bell entities, reconciling prior month accruals and the time sheets compliance
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for intercompany reconciliations, invoices, recharges, and analysis
• Support inputs into the Annual Operating Budget for AI
• Develop, maintain and run financial models for day-to-day operation and perform analysis
• Existing KPIs data management and building further metrics
• Support external audits
• Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for financial activities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post qualified experience - ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Preferable to have worked in a Technology company/Services company
• Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics BC an advantage
• Strong understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles
• Advanced excel skills in financial modelling
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive and analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills