Management Accountant (6 month FTC)

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