About BigHand

BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through our expert knowledge and innovative technology, we enable our customers to achieve enhanced efficiency, better decision-making and harness their competitive edge.

We build with tomorrow in mind, transforming ideas into action and empowering our customers to succeed in a world of constant change. We make big happen for our customers.

We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where We Win Together, We Love to Learn, We Do the Right Thing, We Own It and We Find the Fun.

About the role

The Management Accountant plays a critical role in delivering accurate and timely management information, ensuring compliance with statutory and tax requirements, and supporting decision-making across the business.

This role takes ownership of the month-end close process, production of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, partners with our Tax and Treasury lead to help with VAT and international tax compliance, while also working closely with FPandA and the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting.

A detail-oriented approach, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing routine processes with opportunities to improve efficiency and add value to the business.

What

you''ll do

Month-End Close and Management Reporting

Lead the month-end close process, including prepayments, accruals, deferred income, and adjustments.Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports, and overhead cost analysis.Own and prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.Work closely with the FPandA team to contribute to forecasts and ensure consistent, high-quality financial information.Compliance and Tax

Produce VAT returns and ensure accurate VAT treatment.Manage international tax, VAT, and PAYE compliance with assistance from third-party providers.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual business surveys as required.Operational Support

Prepare monthly/quarterly sales commission calculations.Assist with statutory accounts and year-end audit preparation, leading internal data collection efforts.Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and controls.Build and maintain strong internal relationships across the business.Provide general finance team support as required.What we''re looking for

Part qualified, finalist, or newly qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).Minimum 3 years'' experience in a finance role with proven management accounts experience, including variance analysis and stakeholder reporting.Technology/software industry experience preferred but not essential.Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel (pivots, lookups).Solid bookkeeping and double-entry accounting knowledge.What

we offer

25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas and New YearVarious wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, online wellbeing programs and webinars, access to online therapy and Employee Resource Groups (ERG)Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental healthOpportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer daysCareer growth opportunities and study leave allowanceFamily benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility supportFinancial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificingCycle to Work Scheme and Tech SchemeGrowing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work optionsOur

DEI Commitment

We welcome the unique value and individuality that you can bring to BigHand. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to recruiting solely based on capability and potential regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, military status or physical ability. Our BigHanders are dedicated to advancing our culture of belonging by embracing differing viewpoints, opinions, thoughts, and ideas.

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