Junior Management Accountant (FTC)

Weekly office requirement: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday)
Employment type: Fixed-term contract (15 months maternity cover)
Seniority level: Entry
Language: All stages of the recruitment process will be conducted in English

At GWI were always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now were looking for a Junior Management Accountant to play a key role in our Finance team in London. If thats you and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning keep reading. It could be the start of something well extraordinary.

Sounds great what will I be doing

As our Junior Management Accountant youll get hands-on with the day-to-day management accounting for several of our global entities working closely with our Senior Management Accountants to keep our books accurate our accounts reconciled and our month-end running like clockwork. This is a genuine accounting role so youll get real exposure to the full finance cycle from general ledger maintenance through to audit and tax support.

A few things youll be responsible for:

Preparing monthly schedules and reconciliations and posting journal entries for bank (including FX revaluations) prepayments loans fixed assets and intercompany

Setting up bank payments for intercompany transfers and payroll across all entities and supporting the AP team with supplier payment runs where needed

Keeping our fortnightly cashflow forecast accurate and up to date

Maintaining the general ledger in SAP Business One creating new GL codes cost centres/departments and closing periods each month

Leading on PSA and P11D preparation liaising with the Tax and People teams as well as external accountants

Supporting on the annual group audit with schedules reconciliations and documentation of process notes

Its also fun; shaking things up is what working for GWI is all about. Youll need to be flexible comfortable with continuous change and working in a high-tempo environment.

What do I need to bring with me

Youll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You dont have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that youre willing to learn. Heres what the team will be looking for in you:

Part-qualified ACCA CIMA or ICAEW (or equivalent)
Solid grounding in double-entry accounting and month-end processes ideally from a practice background or a similar accounting role in a smaller company

Comfortable working independently across multiple entities and currencies managing competing deadlines with confidence

Experience working with ERP systems SAP Business One experience a strong plus

High proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft packages; must have strong Excel skills

Transparent confident communicator whos comfortable liaising with stakeholders outside of Finance

Nice to have: Experience using AI effectively ethically and safely using it as a thinking partner without losing sight of professional judgement

Newly qualified Youre welcome to apply too just know this role sits at part-qualified level so the salary is set accordingly.

Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact) ask why (to find a better way) and show respect (to everyone at every level all the time). Those are our values and theyre a big part of what were looking for in you.

Why Join Us

Own real work from day one. Youll run your own entities and reconciliations not just watch someone else do it.

Learn from people whove done it. Our Senior Management Accountants will help you grow from talking through tricky reconciliations to supporting your ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW study.

Get exposure most junior roles wont give you. Global entities multiple currencies audit tax payroll youll build skills that set you apart fast.

What We Offer

At GWI youll find meaningful work visible impact and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes:

• Time to recharge 25 days annual leave plus office closures over the holidays.
• Health & wellbeing Health cash plan enhanced family benefits carer days and mental health support.
• Financial benefits Competitive salary 4% pension matching and recognition programs that celebrate success.
• Flexibility & balance Flexitime early Friday finishes hybrid and remote options plus a work from home budget.
• Career growth Accredited learning leadership development and global career mobility.
• Community & impact DE&I initiatives volunteering opportunities donation matching and payroll giving.

Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is fundamental to who we areas a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities and so must our teams. We strive to build a workforce as diverse and inclusive as the insights we deliver.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to making adjustments throughout the hiring processwhether thats extra time materials in advance or a different format breaks an adjusted interview format assistive tools or flexible scheduling. Were happy to discuss whatever would work best for you.

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised communities.

At GWI youll find a place to contribute meaningfully grow professionally and belong fully.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1