Description

Our client is a PE Backed SaaS business are looking to hire a Management Accountant. They are based in central London and offer hybrid working and excellent career progression from day one. This role would suit someone who is newly qualified / finalist and ideally had exposure within a SaaS business. Please be aware you must be eligible to work in the UK for this role.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS business focused on delivering innovative software solutions to a growing customer base within Real Estate. With strong recurring revenues and ambitious growth plans, we are looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to strengthen our finance function and support strategic decision-making.

Role Overview

The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, improving financial controls, and providing insight to support business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment and wants exposure to a PE-backed business.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders to ensure timely reporting, support forecasting and budgeting, and drive process improvements across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
• Lead month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Produce KPI reporting focused on SaaS metrics including:
  • ARR / MRR
  • Gross retention / net revenue retention
  • Churn analysis
  • Customer acquisition costs
  • EBITDA performance

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Partner with department heads to monitor spend against budgets
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis

Commercial & Business Partnering

• Deliver actionable financial insight to support decision-making
• Analyse revenue trends, margins, and operational performance
• Support pricing, profitability, and investment analysis
• Work closely with sales and operations teams on revenue reporting

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to accounting standards
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Assist with tax, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements
• Continuously improve finance processes and systems

Private Equity & Growth Support

• Support board and investor reporting requirements
• Assist with due diligence, acquisitions, and fundraising activities where required
• Help develop scalable finance processes suitable for a high-growth environment

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of management reporting and financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience in a SaaS or recurring revenue business
• Exposure to PE-backed or high-growth companies
• Knowledge of SaaS KPIs and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with finance systems such as NetSuite, Xero, Sage Intacct, or similar
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a scaling business
• Strong organisational and time management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth PE-backed environment
• Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension, healthcare, and additional benefits