Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: UK- London

Compensation: £60,000 - £65,000 / year

Description Discover OTG :Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) is a leading provider of maritime software solutions. Our foundation is rooted in historic and iconic maritime brands with over 100 years of collective experience, including Seagull, Videotel, Marlins, MTS, Tero Marine, and COMPAS. These brands were founded on the principle of delivering advanced performance through superior technology. At OTG, we're more than a company; we're a collective of maritime enthusiasts, tech innovators, and visionaries. With a century-long legacy, we have been guiding the industry toward safety and operational excellence. From fleet management to unparalleled learning resources, OTG is shaping the future of maritime solutions and forming strategic alliances with global organizations.

Our Mission: Our mission is clear; to provide comprehensive software and training solutions to diverse organizations in the global maritime sector. Recognizing the maritime industry's global significance, our goal is to empower its professionals by equipping them with the skills and tools to maximize their potential, optimize ship performance, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of marine assets. To date, we have built a strong network, serving over 1,400 clients, reaching 20,000 vessels, and positively impacting the lives of more than 1,000,000 seafarers. Join us on our journey to make a significant difference in the maritime industry.

Our portfolio includes Learning & Assessment, Fleet Management, and Crew Management, uniting seven iconic maritime brands with over a century of collective experience.

Why Join OTG's Crew?

• Legacy & Innovation: A century of maritime prowess meets cutting-edge solutions.
• Global Impact: Serving 1,400+ clients, 20,000 vessels, and over a million seafarers.
• Inclusive Culture: United by passion, Join an impact-driven crew and bask in our inclusive cultural tide.
• Backed & Bold: Powered by Private Equity, we're charting a thrilling course to reshape the industry.
• Growth Aboard: Sail into opportunities with our culture of continuous learning and internal progression.
• Tech meets Maritime: Dive into a vibrant atmosphere where passion for Maritime and technology merges seamlessly"

Navigating the position: Management Accountant

We are seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented, and hands-on Qualified Management Accountant. This position plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information across both Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) and OneOcean, working within a multi-entity environment undergoing active integration following recent acquisitions.

You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing month-end accounts, supporting financial reporting processes, and driving improvements in financial controls and reporting consistency. This is a highly visible and impactful role, ideally suited to a proactive finance professional who is comfortable navigating complexity, collaborating across teams, and managing competing priorities.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to entity-level and sub-consolidation reporting, group audit coordination, and the practical application of accounting standards such as FRS 102. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders including the Director of Financial Controlling, senior management accountants, commercial teams, and external auditors.
Your Voyage Ahead:

• Prepare and finalise monthly management accounts for multiple legal entities including journal posting, ledger review, and supporting schedules
• Lead or support the preparation of revenue reporting and cost analysis, ensuring alignment with contract terms and revenue recognition policies
• Own key balance sheet areas including deferred income, accrued revenue, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare and review P&L reports, cost centre performance, variance analysis, and commentary for senior leadership
• Support the sub-consolidation process at month-end, including currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and group reporting pack submissions
• Assist with preparation of internal reporting and external financial reporting deliverables including monthly trial balance submission to Group
• Coordinate the year-end statutory audit process across OTG and OneOcean, prepare audit packs, resolve queries and liaise with external auditors
• Support preparation of UK statutory accounts under FRS 102, including notes, disclosures, and reconciliations between management and statutory view
• Assist with tax-related reporting including VAT returns, R&D tax credit preparation, corporation tax packs and audit queries
• Contribute to the monthly treasury reporting process, including cash flow forecasting, cash reconciliations and FX exposure tracking
• Actively participate in post-acquisition integration projects including harmonisation of processes, documentation of SOPs, and aligning control environments
• Support the finance leadership team in internal control improvement initiatives, documentation of policies, and training support for junior staff
• Take ownership of tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and completeness in all work delivered

Recommended to Bring on Board:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial or management accounting, ideally in a multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), with experience preparing or auditing statutory financial statements
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles and practical experience working with deferred/accrued income
• Hands-on experience producing management accounts, journal adjustments, and reconciling complex balance sheet areas
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets and build insightful reporting tools
• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP, including report extraction and transaction navigation
• Effective communicator who is confident working with finance and non-finance stakeholders across all levels
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail, ownership of deadlines, and ability to multitask in a changing environment
• Experience supporting or coordinating year-end audits, including preparation of audit files and resolving queries

️Navigating Life with OTG: Unveil a Treasure Trove of Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Matching pension contribution up to 5%
• BUPA cash plan (to fund out of pocket medical costs) and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Life assurance

Further Benefits:

• We operate a remote working environment where we fully support remote working
• We enable internal mobility by posting all vacancies on our internal job board and encourage all Oceaneers to make their next move within OTG
• We offer a referral fee to Oceaneers who refer new Oceaneers that subsequently join OTG
• We provide a culture of continuous development and growth