Job Description

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.



We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the growing Audit and Accounts team in our Borehamwood office. This is a busy and varied role that would suit an individual with at least one year of experience in preparing management accounts.


In this role, you will prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients based on their core records. You will also support, train, and assist junior team members to help them maximise their performance.




Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports


Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard


Cashflow reporting and forecasts


Month/Quarter end adjustments and reconciliations


Providing support to junior members of staff, including training where required


Work as part of a team and when required to:


Prepare ad hoc reports for clients


Perform payment runs

About you

Ideally you will already be working in a role of a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant. You'll have intermediate to advanced experience within a professional accountancy practice, combined with excellent organisational and time management skills, problem solving approach and outstanding attention to detail.


You will also have/be:


AAT Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) preferred but not essential


Previous experience of working in a Professional Services firm


Intermediate experience of bookkeeping, producing monthly management accounts, specifically including preparing prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income and deferred income


Knowledge on cash flow reports and forecasts (desirable)


Experience of dealing with a varied and demanding client base including 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


Ability to work autonomously


In addition to the above successful candidate will be organised and commercially minded, displaying level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.




Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.