Management Accountant in Watford, Hertfordshire

Watford

permanent, full-time

£45,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Watford, Hertfordshire

Watford, in Hertfordshire, is a thriving town with a strong and diverse economy driven by retail, media, and professional services. Its close proximity to London and excellent transport links — including the M1, M25, and direct rail services to London Euston — make it a key commuter and business hub. Major employers include global corporations in film, finance, and technology, as well as the NHS and local government. Watford’s town centre is a major retail and leisure destination, supporting jobs in hospitality, administration, and customer service. The nearby Warner Bros. Studios also provides employment in media and creative industries. Job seekers can find opportunities in finance, marketing, IT, and public services. With strong transport connections, a modern business community, and ongoing regeneration, Watford offers a balance of career opportunity and lifestyle appeal, attracting both professionals and families looking for employment within easy reach of London.

About Accountancy

Accountancy is one of the UK’s most established professional sectors, covering auditing, tax, payroll, and financial reporting. Roles include accounts assistants, bookkeepers, management accountants, and finance managers. Employers range from small practices to global firms, as well as in-house finance teams across every industry. Demand remains high for professionals with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Career progression is supported by qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, making accountancy a secure path with excellent earning potential.

We are proud to be working closely with an exciting brand operating in the restaurant sector. Their expansion has been incredibly strong throughout the past few years, and they have several exciting plans in the pipeline for 2026.

As they grow, they are looking for a Management Accountant to oversee one of their brands.

As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team. The role involves preparing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents, monitoring the company’s financial performance, and working closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities:

End-to-end management accounting.
Produce and review the management accounts for several entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness, with variance analysis vs plan and prior year, including commentary on performance.
Perform month-end GL journal postings.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Reconcile sales against relevant systems to ensure accuracy.
Review and approve the weekly payment run and manage cash flow reporting and forecasting.
Produce weekly reports.
Review overheads with Senior Operations management periodically.
Support the business in forecasting and budgeting processes as required.
Assist the Financial Manager with financial analysis and the annual audit process as needed.
Review 4-weekly payroll reports and prepare detailed journals for posting/accruals.
Liaise with store and operations teams as required.

Key Skills:

Experience preparing management accounts, posting month-end journals and reconciling the balance sheet.
Experience in a Hospitality, Leisure, or FMCG setting, ideally multi-site.
Ability to resolve problems using own initiative and an eye for financial opportunities.
Strong organisational skills and able to work independently, manage and prioritise a busy and varied personal workload, often working to challenging deadlines.
A team player with a flexible, "can-do" attitude, taking initiative to solve problems.
Experience with SAGE200.