Bookkeeper / Management Accountant - Chiswick - £45,000 - £55,000
Your new company
Based in Chiswick, a pioneering international organisation at the forefront of advanced technology development for industrial and transport applications. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company collaborates with major stakeholders in engineering and energy to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. Known for its values-driven culture, it places a premium on integrity, reliability, and analytical thinking. Employees benefit from a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for meaningful career growth and global collaboration.
Your new role
This growing company is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to join their team. This is a fully office-based role (parking available) with office hours of 8 : 30–5 : 30.
Key roles and responsibilities :
- Maintain accurate and reliable financial data across UK operations and consolidated entities in the US and Japan
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller and international teams in London, Washington DC, and Tokyo
- Support cash flow management and budgeting processes
- Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial accounts
- Prepare and manage cash flow statements
- Perform trial balance analysis and take ownership of its accuracy.
- Review and post supplier invoices with the correct entity and cost code allocation
- Review employee expense claims and ensure proper approvals on supplier invoices.
- Create and post customer invoices and credit notes
- Monitor aged debtors and creditors, investigating and resolving outstanding balances
- Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules and input into banking systems
- Post month-end journals including depreciation, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and payroll
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and analyse account variances
- Review payroll and post to the nominal ledger
- Prepare VAT returns for submission
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements
- Support audit processes and provide required documentation
- Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for shareholders
- Help register new investors and manage share certificates
- Support annual insurance processes
- Handle pension-related tasks
What you'll need to succeed
Part-qualified or working towards an Accounting qualificationMinimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, including proven experience as a Management AccountantBackground in a multi-entity, multi-currency, international environmentStrong understanding of international accounting standards and financial regulationsProficiency in accounting software and Microsoft ExcelExceptional attention to detail and accuracyStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and prepare reportsExcellent organisational and time-management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple accounting tasks simultaneouslyExperience working with cross-functional and international teamsWhat you'll get in return
On-site parkingFlexible working options availablePerformance-based bonusesHealth and wellness benefitsGenerous pension planProfessional development opportunitiesA highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environmentWhat you need to do now
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