Position: Management Accountant Location: Hybrid – Home/office (minimum 2 days a week in our London office) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Hours: Full Time | 9am – 5:30pm 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 and Dubai. 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 both our US and UK 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. Your are: • A part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). • Experienced in a similar role with a strong accounting skillset and previous staff management/supervisory experience. • Have a genuine passion or interest in the hospitality industry • Resilient and possess a 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. • Experience with using Xero • Able to manage payroll and tender reconciliation • Comfortable preparing balance sheet reconciliation • Advanced Excel user YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise and assist with the completion of monthly management accounts and client meetings. • Produce board packs for monthly management meetings. • Manage a team of Management Account Assistants and Bookkeepers, and mentor new team members 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. • 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 clients’ management to provide accurate reporting data and implement solutions to improve profitability and efficiency. • Take ownership of accounting functions, ensuring all books are properly maintained and internal controls are in place for financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. • Advise clients on action plans during periods of limited cash flow. • Liaise with accountants to finalise year-end reporting or tax returns on behalf of clients. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Membership on our Employee Recognition platform Perkbox - with numerous free perks and access to counselling services and training providers • Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support) • 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service • Great pension scheme • Fun company socials and events • Flexible hybrid working model (2 days minimum in the office) • Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development • Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements) • Birthday leave – an additional day of leave to be taken on or around your Birthday • Mental Health Half Days – celebrating the power of ‘Me Time’ • Annual Pay Reviews and Biannual Appraisals – career progression is everything • Perks and benefits on our HR Platform Employment Hero “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.