Management Accountant

Do you enjoy turning complex financial data into clear, accurate reporting that helps a business make better decisions? We're looking for a Management Accountant to join Lomond Group in London, reporting to the Head of Regional Finance, where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.

As one of the UK's leading property services groups, we're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships across departments and ensuring financial information is accurate, reliable and delivered on time. In this role, you'll support the Head of Regional Finance with month-end reporting, balance sheet ownership, reconciliations and financial compliance activities that help keep the wider business running effectively.

What you'll be doing

  • Deliver accurate monthly management accounts in line with agreed reporting deadlines.
  • Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are fully supported and discrepancies are resolved promptly. 
  • Prepare and review accruals, prepayments and month-end adjustments to support accurate financial reporting. 
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including bank, payroll, VAT and control accounts. 
  • Manage intercompany accounting activities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
  • Work with finance teams to investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies. 
  • Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns for designated entities.
  • Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate financial information and documentation. 
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the business to strengthen financial processes and reporting. 
  • Contribute to the effective running of the wider finance function through additional responsibilities as required. 

What you'll need

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

  • Experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide commercial insight.
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. 
  • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Heres what you can look forward to

At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:

  • Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health
  • Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
  • Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
  • Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
  • Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
  • A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
  • Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
  • Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder

If you're interested in joining Lomond Group, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your experience and be in touch regarding next steps.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported, valued and able to thrive.

Lomond Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. Apply today.

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