Management Accountant

Kerv; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology services firm in London is looking for a recently qualified management accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and identifying areas for process improvement. The role requires strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and excellent Excel skills. This is a hybrid position requiring attendance at the Kerv HQ multiple times a week, offering opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years post-qualification experience.
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly around revenue recognition.
• Experience of working with IT/Telco and PE-backed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in accordance with revenue recognition policies.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, journals, and maintain supporting schedules.
• Produce monthly reporting packs and present results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive and adaptable

Excellent Excel skills

Power BI skills

Education

Recently qualified ACA (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Please note: this is a hybrid working role and will require attending our Kerv HQ (Liverpool St. London) 2-3 times a week.

About Us

Kerv is a high-growth technology services and software business operating at the intersection of digital transformation, cloud, data, AI and customer experience. Backed by Bridgepoint, one of Europe’s leading private equity investors, Kerv has entered an exciting new phase of accelerated growth following recent investment.

Bridgepoint’s backing provides both capital and strategic support to scale the platform, drive operational excellence and execute on an ambitious growth agenda, including organic expansion, transformation initiatives and potential M&A. This is a pivotal moment for the business as it continues to professionalise, scale and prepare for future value creation and exit.

About the Role

You will be the management accountant for a practice/practices within Kerv, responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts and analysis of the results, playing a key role in helping the business understand performance and drive decision making.

Reporting to Head of Reporting and Controls, you will be working closely with the wider management accounting and commercial finance to drive business process improvements and deliver group level analysis, projects and results.

Your Part to Play

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in accordance with revenue recognition policies and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, journals, and maintain supporting schedules for deferred and accrued income
• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Perform variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key margin drivers and trends
• Produce monthly reporting packs and present results to practice MDs
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in accuracy and quality of the management accounts through better use of data and improved processes
• Support annual budget preparation and forecasts by providing accurate and high-quality run rate information
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls, and support on external audit

All about You:

Experience and Competencies

• Recently qualified ACA (or equivalent) accountant with 0-2 years post-qualification experience
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly around revenue recognition
• Have experience of working with IT/Telco and PE-backed businesses
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Excellent Excel skills, Power BI skills would be an advantage

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders in a consistent and positive manner
• Proactive and adaptable — you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get things done