Management Accountant

Location: London Status: Permanent Reports to: Financial Controller Job Purpose: The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the month-end close and management reporting for the Foundation’s entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role takes hands-on ownership of preparing the management accounts with commentary for assigned regional entities and reporting categories, whilst reviewing the month-end work and reconciliations prepared by the Associate Accountants. Working alongside the FP&A team, this role focuses heavily on balance sheet integrity, robust financial controls, and ensuring the absolute accuracy of the trial balance. Principal accountabilities: Management Reporting & Month-End Close * Preparation: Own the end-to-end month-end close process and prepare comprehensive management accounts with variance commentary to assure accuracy. * Review: Perform a technical review of the month-end close packages and supporting reconciliations prepared by the Associate Accountants for other designated regional entities. * Variance & Data Integrity: Collaborate cross-departmentally (e.g., with HR, IT, Operations) to ensure correct accruals and analyse variances to ensure the numbers are correct prior to handing over to the FP&A team. * Balance Sheet Control: Perform and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly. * Intercompany: Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across the regional entities. Audit, Compliance & Technical Support * Support the Financial controller in the preparation of year-end audit files, trial balances, and supporting schedules, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors. * Support the Financial Controller in reviewing year-end packages, statutory financial statements, and compliance filings. * Ensure all accounting treatments comply with relevant local standards and overall Group accounting policies. Process Optimisation & Systems * Identify opportunities to standardise accounting processes and templates * Support the Financial Controller in optimizing ERP usage (Microsoft Business Central) and workflow tools to automate manual tasks. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications * Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Knowledge & Experience * Proven experience in a technical Management Accountant or General Ledger role within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. * Strong background in balance sheet control, reconciliations, and complex month-end close processes. * Hands-on experience preparing management accounts with commentary, alongside experience reviewing the trial balances and reconciliations of other entities/colleagues. * Experience working across European and/or APAC entities is highly advantageous. * High proficiency with modern ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. * Advanced Excel skills Skills & Attributes * Team player with a strong work ethic. * Attention to detail. * Strong technical accounting skills with high attention to detail * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to scrutinize numbers and identify errors. * Proactive communicator, comfortable reaching out to other departments to clarify variances. * Self-motivated and organized * Adaptable and positive mindset towards process change, automation, and system upgrades. Application Closing Date: 21st August 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. About us At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise. If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. Diverse perspectives. International expertise. Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: * rewarding work that serves the public interest; * engagement with diverse international experts; * inclusive and collaborative teams; * intellectually challenging projects; * flexible working arrangements; * numerous areas of specialisation; and * opportunities for professional growth and development. Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work. #LI-MM1

Weekly office requirement: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) Employment type: Fixed-term contract (15 months, maternity cover)  Seniority level: Entry Language: All stages of the recruitment process will be conducted in English At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for a Junior Management Accountant to play a key role in our Finance team in London. If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary. SOUNDS GREAT, WHAT WILL I BE DOING? 🤔 As our Junior Management Accountant you'll get hands-on with the day-to-day management accounting for several of our global entities — working closely with our Senior Management Accountants to keep our books accurate, our accounts reconciled, and our month-end running like clockwork. This is a genuine accounting role, so you'll get real exposure to the full finance cycle, from general ledger maintenance through to audit and tax support.  A few things you’ll be responsible for:  👉 Preparing monthly schedules and reconciliations and posting journal entries for bank (including FX revaluations), prepayments, loans, fixed assets and intercompany 👉 Setting up bank payments for intercompany transfers and payroll across all entities, and supporting the AP team with supplier payment runs where needed  👉 Keeping our fortnightly cashflow forecast accurate and up to date 👉 Maintaining the general ledger in SAP Business One — creating new GL codes, cost centres/departments, and closing periods each month   👉 Leading on PSA and P11D preparation, liaising with the Tax and People teams as well as external accountants 👉 Supporting on the annual group audit with schedules, reconciliations and documentation of process notes It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for GWI is all about. You’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? 🧳 You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. Here’s what the team will be looking for in you: 👉 Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW (or equivalent) 👉 Solid grounding in double-entry accounting and month-end processes, ideally from a practice background or a similar accounting role in a smaller company  👉 Comfortable working independently across multiple entities and currencies, managing competing deadlines with confidence   👉 Experience working with ERP systems — SAP Business One experience a strong plus  👉 High proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft packages; must have strong Excel skills 👉 Transparent, confident communicator who's comfortable liaising with stakeholders outside of Finance  👉Nice to have: Experience using AI effectively, ethically and safely — using it as a thinking partner without losing sight of professional judgement  Newly qualified? You're welcome to apply too — just know this role sits at part-qualified level, so the salary is set accordingly.  Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you. WHY JOIN US 👉 Own real work from day one. You'll run your own entities and reconciliations — not just watch someone else do it. 👉 Learn from people who've done it. Our Senior Management Accountants will help you grow, from talking through tricky reconciliations to supporting your ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW study. 👉 Get exposure most junior roles won't give you. Global entities, multiple currencies, audit, tax, payroll — you'll build skills that set you apart, fast.   WHAT WE OFFER 🧘 At GWI, you’ll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes: * Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays. * Health & wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support. * Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success. * Flexibility & balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget. * Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility. * Community & impact – DE&I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving. Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.   DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 🫶 Diversity is fundamental to who we are—as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to build a workforce as diverse and inclusive as the insights we deliver. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to making adjustments throughout the hiring process—whether that's extra time, materials in advance or a different format, breaks, an adjusted interview format, assistive tools, or flexible scheduling. We're happy to discuss whatever would work best for you. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised communities. At GWI, you'll find a place to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.   #li-hybrid #LI-LV1