Management Accountant (6 month FTC)

Overview Job title: Management Accountant Reporting to: Head of Accounting Responsible for: Support AI Practice Based at: Remote-working options available. Where possible work in London office 2 days a week. There will be some meetings/events at Bell offices at York Road, London on an irregular basis. Scope: 6 month Fixed Term Contract. Seeking a commercially driven and fully qualified Management Accountant to support our rapidly growing AI Practice. Providing financial insight, cost control, and performance analysis across AI-driven projects, solutions, and professional services solutions. Responsibilities Actual results monthly reporting, revenue accounting for fixed price, annuity and T&M, and owner of the data integrity Assist in the monthly Forecast for the AI Practice (Professional Services Business), working close to the revenue leader to understand the forward load/planner and pipeline Monthly reporting of revenue and gross margin by customer, deal, type Clear understanding of the results versus forecast and budget, deal by deal, meaningful insights into the variances Oversee financial tracking of AI projects, including time & materials, fixed-price, and subscription-based models Ensure appropriate revenue recognition in line with accounting standards Monitor project margins, utilisation rates, and cost performance Assist in preparation of management accounts and reporting for all Bell entities, reconciling prior month accruals and the time sheets compliance Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations Responsible for intercompany reconciliations, invoices, recharges, and analysis Support inputs into the Annual Operating Budget for AI Develop, maintain and run financial models for day-to-day operation and perform analysis Existing KPIs data management and building further metrics Support external audits Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for financial activities Qualifications 2-5 years post qualified experience – ACCA or CIMA qualified Preferable to have worked in a Technology company/Services company Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics BC an advantage Strong understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles Advanced excel skills in financial modelling Ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently and as a team Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong commercial acumen with a proactive and analytical mindset High attention to detail and strong organisational skills