Hays Specialist Recruitment • City of London, London EC2V 6DN

Management Accountant

About this role

Your new company

A well-established and fast-paced insurance firm based in the City, offering a collaborative finance environment with strong stakeholder interaction. The business operates a hybrid model with 3 days in the office.

Your new role

You will join on an initial 3-month contract starting immediately, taking ownership of the monthly management accounts process. Responsibilities will include preparing accounts ready for review, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all reporting areas.

Key duties include

Preparing monthly management accounts to trial balance

Producing income statements with full supporting analysis

Managing fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, revenue, and expense postings

Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

Liaising with stakeholders to obtain key financial information

Escalating issues proactively to ensure deadlines are met

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in management accounts preparation end-to-endStrong understanding of month-end processes and balance sheet control

Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively

Proactive mindset, with good judgement on when to escalate issues

Professional, presentable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

Competitive SalaryFlexible hybrid working (3 days in a prime City location)

Opportunity to join a high-performing finance team in a visible, hands-on role

Immediate start with quick onboarding

What you need to do now

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