Management Accountant

About IMS Group

IMS Group is a global leader in workforce solutions dedicated to enhancing and transforming business operations through a variety of flexible offshore services since 2006. Our divisions—IMS People Possible, IMS Decimal, IMS Datawise, IMS nHance, and IMS Nucleii—serve as seamless extensions to client teams, providing expertise in recruitment, accounting, property preservation, marketing, and IT services designed to drive growth and operational excellence.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal daily contact for key clients, collaborating closely with the Associate Director to manage relationships.
• Proactively address client inquiries and provide updates about project progress, fostering strong rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for business development within existing and new client networks.
• Prepare and assess monthly management accounts alongside financial analyses for informed decision-making.
• Compile year-end audited financial statements, statutory reports, and consolidated financials for group entities.
• Handle daily bookkeeping tasks covering purchases, sales, bank entries, and payroll journals.
• Conduct reconciliations across bank accounts, customers, suppliers, and intercompany transactions with subsidiaries and associated firms.
• Oversee accounting adjustments ensuring the integrity of financial records.
• Manage the complete Purchase-to-Pay cycle, reviewing supplier accounts and preparing timely payments.
• Compile and finalize UK quarterly VAT returns, process EC Sales and Intrastat statements, and prepare Corporation Tax computations.
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements including VAT, CIS, payroll, and relevant accounting standards and tax laws.
• Provide support during external audits in line with ISAs, offering technical and compliance assistance on client issues.
• Identify and escalate financial, technical, and compliance risks appropriately, upholding the firm's quality control standards.
• Manage assignments within agreed budgets and deadlines, monitor work-in-progress and ensure billing accuracy.
• Track project progress and alert stakeholders about potential budget or deadline overruns.
• Contribute to business growth by participating in bids and new project proposals.

Qualifications and Expertise

• ACA or ACCA certification, or an internationally recognized equivalent qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience working within a UK accounting environment.
• Thorough understanding of UK VAT, CIS, and payroll compliance.
• Proven ability in accounts preparation and financial statement compilation.
• External audit experience is advantageous.
• Solid grasp of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax obligations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with capacity to manage multiple projects to timely completion.
• Proficient in accounting and financial software, including SAP, IRIS Accounts Production & Corporation Tax, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage Accounts Production, Caseware, Digita, OneSource, and Sage Tax.