Management Accountant

ABOUT US

Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients in the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders’ own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures.

Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we’ve assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines, Dubai and South Africa.

ABOUT YOU:

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, the management accountant will be responsible for management accounting within our practice, specifically for our UK-based clients. This role requires the ability to liaise with and build strong relationships with our clients.

You will have the opportunity to interact with senior stakeholders, clients, and our leadership team, providing valuable exposure and experience. This role is designed for someone who is eager to mentor, develop and leave a lasting impact on our team and company. As we grow and continually enhance our client offerings, you will play a key role in driving these improvements, shaping the future of our practice, and advancing your own professional development.

You are:

• Experienced in a similar role with a strong accounting skillset and previous staff management/supervisory experience.
• Familiar with the hospitality industry, either in the practice or industry.
• Resilient and possess leadership style that emphasises leading from the front.
• Eager to develop and be part of a fast-growing national practice.
• Capable of communicating effectively and partnering with Senior Management and other departments.
• Fully versed with 4-4-5 reporting.
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills;
• Proficient in Accounting Systems such as Xero and NetSuite are preferred.




RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and assist with the completion of monthly management accountants and client meetings.
• Produce board packs for monthly management meetings.
• Manage a team of Management Account Assistants and Bookkeepers, and mentor new tea ---------- mbers and direct reports.
• Supervise the bookkeeping function.
• Reconcile balance sheets at month-end, including bank and inter-company reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Produce and post monthly journals.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for clients.
• Prepare information for annual corporation tax schedules and assist the tax team.
• Produce monthly and quarterly VAT returns/reconciliations.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasts for clients.
• Assist with statutory audits and audit information across teams and disciplines.
• Translate raw data into meaningful analytics and provide insights and advice for clients with varying levels of financial literacy.
• Regularly communicate with client’s management to provide accurate reporting data and implement solutions to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Take ownership off accounting functions, ensuring all books are properly maintained and internal controls are in place for financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Advice clients on action plans during periods of limited cash flow.
• Liaise with the tax team to finalise year-end reporting or tax returns on behalf of clients.
• Ensure all deliverables, including monthly accounts, audit packs, and other relevant reports, are delivered on time and in accordance with agreed SLA’s.
• Advise clients on the data within management accounts, educating them on using the information to drive decisions and strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure continuous value addition.
• Act as a financial adviser to clients, offering support and advice for their business and decisions.
• Review and maintain the aged debtors and creditors reports weekly, ensuring overdue balances are followed up and flagged to management, and process payment runs per agreed payment terms.
• Coordinate information flow between our back-office and clients.