Management Accountant | Transport & Infrastructure | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000 - £60,000 Robert Half are partnering with a major operator of one of London's rail networks to recruit a hands-on Management Accountant. This is a full management accounting role with complete ownership of the P&L and month-end process for your area. It's a true management accounting position with significant business partnering exposure - you'll work closely with operational budget holders, including the Head of Operations, challenging spend, influencing decisions, and presenting your numbers confidently to the Finance Director. Because this is a cost-focused business, there is no revenue element - the focus is on controlling costs, analysing variances, and managing spend effectively. You'll work with large volumes of data, complex cost structures, and regular overtime analysis across a high-headcount environment, so experience in a larger or complex organisation is essential. Alongside a strong finance team and a visible role in the business, you'll also enjoy generous benefits and development opportunities. 📊 About the Position You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Full ownership of the P&L and month-end process for your area. * Preparing accurate management accounts with clear variance analysis and actionable insight. * Partnering with operational teams to control spend, analyse costs, and support commercially sound decisions. * Supporting quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and business planning cycles. * Processing accruals, provisions, and reconciling key control accounts. * Producing ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Strong preference for a qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA), but part-qualified candidates with extensive management accounting experience of 5+ years will also be considered. * Proven experience in a large or complex organisation managing full P&L and month-end processes. * Strong business partnering skills - able to challenge senior stakeholders and influence operational decisions. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle high volumes of data and present insights clearly. * Attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline. * Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. * This is not an entry-level role - we are looking for candidates with significant hands-on management accounting experience. * Experience from larger, complex organisations handling high-volume financial data is essential. Candidates from smaller organisations are unlikely to meet the requirements.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>Hybrid working - flexible office/home split. * A visible, high-impact role with direct influence over operational spend and decision-making. * The chance to develop your business partnering skills and work closely with senior operational and finance leaders. * A collaborative, supportive finance team that encourages development and progression. * Exposure to complex, high-volume financial data and the opportunity to bring structure, insight, and efficiency to the business.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant who wants full ownership of their P&L, enjoys business partnering, and thrives on analysing complex cost structures in a high-volume operational environment. You'll have direct exposure to senior leadership, the chance to influence operational decisions, and a clear platform for professional development in a large, complex London transport business.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTE1NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant | Transport & Infrastructure | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000 - £60,000 Robert Half are partnering with a major operator of one of London's rail networks to recruit a hands-on Management Accountant. This is a full management accounting role with complete ownership of the P&L and month-end process for your area. It's a true management accounting position with significant business partnering exposure - you'll work closely with operational budget holders, including the Head of Operations, challenging spend, influencing decisions, and presenting your numbers confidently to the Finance Director. Because this is a cost-focused business, there is no revenue element - the focus is on controlling costs, analysing variances, and managing spend effectively. You'll work with large volumes of data, complex cost structures, and regular overtime analysis across a high-headcount environment, so experience in a larger or complex organisation is essential. Alongside a strong finance team and a visible role in the business, you'll also enjoy generous benefits and development opportunities. 📊 About the Position You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Full ownership of the P&L and month-end process for your area. * Preparing accurate management accounts with clear variance analysis and actionable insight. * Partnering with operational teams to control spend, analyse costs, and support commercially sound decisions. * Supporting quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and business planning cycles. * Processing accruals, provisions, and reconciling key control accounts. * Producing ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Strong preference for a qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA), but part-qualified candidates with extensive management accounting experience of 5+ years will also be considered. * Proven experience in a large or complex organisation managing full P&L and month-end processes. * Strong business partnering skills - able to challenge senior stakeholders and influence operational decisions. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle high volumes of data and present insights clearly. * Attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline. * Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. * This is not an entry-level role - we are looking for candidates with significant hands-on management accounting experience. * Experience from larger, complex organisations handling high-volume financial data is essential. Candidates from smaller organisations are unlikely to meet the requirements.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>Hybrid working - flexible office/home split. * A visible, high-impact role with direct influence over operational spend and decision-making. * The chance to develop your business partnering skills and work closely with senior operational and finance leaders. * A collaborative, supportive finance team that encourages development and progression. * Exposure to complex, high-volume financial data and the opportunity to bring structure, insight, and efficiency to the business.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant who wants full ownership of their P&L, enjoys business partnering, and thrives on analysing complex cost structures in a high-volume operational environment. You'll have direct exposure to senior leadership, the chance to influence operational decisions, and a clear platform for professional development in a large, complex London transport business.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTE1NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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