Management Accountant

About us

Big decisions deserve clear thinking.

At Sopher + Co, we've spent more than 50 years helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial and commercial challenges. From tax planning and private office services to business advisory and technology, we bring everything together to make life simpler and help our clients focus on what matters most.

We don't just solve problems. We build relationships, offer clarity, and give our clients the confidence to move forward. And it's our people who make that possible.

We started in Elstree in 1975, working closely with clients in the media, entertainment and music industries. Today, we support a diverse and prestigious client base across more than 20 sectors, with a continued strong and long-standing presence in entertainment and media. While we've grown, our approach hasn't changed. We keep things straightforward and focus on advice that is practical, personal, and easy to act on.

If something's complex, we simplify it. That's where we add value.

The role

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our team in Borehamwood. This is a busy and varied role where you'll prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients based on their core records. You'll also play an important part in supporting, training and developing junior team members to help them maximise their performance.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports (30%).
• Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard (70%).
• Cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Month and quarter end adjustments and reconciliations.
• Preparing ad hoc reports for clients as required.
• Performing payment runs.
• Providing support and training to junior members of staff where required.

What you'll bring

You're technically strong and confident without relying on jargon. You build trust by making complex matters easy to understand. You're organised, proactive, and take ownership of your work. You're comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines and know how to prioritise effectively.

You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, and are confident dealing directly with clients. You enjoy working in a collaborative team where knowledge is shared openly and people support one another.

You'll also bring:

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience working as a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Intermediate to advanced experience of bookkeeping and producing monthly management accounts, specifically including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income and deferred income.
• Knowledge of cashflow reports and forecasts is desirable.
• Experience dealing with a varied and demanding client base across telephone, email and face-to-face communication.
• Strong knowledge of Xero, Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel.
• Up to date knowledge of accounting and taxation practices and current developments.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload effectively.
• A commercially minded outlook with the professionalism and confidence to build strong relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

What you'll get in return

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security and career development.

Our benefits include (some available from day one, others after probation or length of service):

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (Death in Service)
• Group Income Protection (GIP)
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access
• YuLife wellbeing platform
• Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded training packages with a generous exam reward structure
• Recognition and long-service milestones
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted wills and LPAs
• Social committee and regular social events
• Fresh fruit in the office

Just as important is the environment. We're a friendly, supportive team where people enjoy working together and take pride in what they do.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a well-known client base across a wide range of industries, gaining exposure that is genuinely unique and difficult to find elsewhere in a firm of our size.

Our commitment

Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression, supporting you to grow your career within the firm.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and expect all employees to act in accordance with this principle, recognising its importance to the success of our business.