Date: Jul 14, 2026
Location:
London - Hybrid, LND, GB
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Company Brand: McLarens
Purpose
The Management Accountant will be responsible, in partnership with the Financial Controller, for the financial reporting, controllership, and treasury functions of the Lloyd Warwick International group.
The role will include month and year end period close and reporting processes, maintenance of accounting records, preparation of management information, processing of financial transactions, financial analysis, compliance with applicable accounting reporting standards, and submission of tax returns in several regions.
Additionally, the role will require maintenance of intercompany balances in multiple currencies, management of the group’s cash balances to ensure liabilities in all regions can be met, and the implementation of processes and controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
Key Accountabilities
Controllership
- Perform month-end closing procedures, including WIP management, processing of journals, overhead allocations and account reconciliations.
- Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis for all regions.
- Preparation of monthly accounting packs for senior management with analysis of variances against prior year and budget.
- Ensuring that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with relevant regional accounting standards.
- Maintain control of the general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, and balance sheet management.
- Processing of intercompany transactions and reconciliation of balances between entities within LWI and wider McLarens group.
- Assist with preparation of the annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards per region.
- Assist with audit procedures and management of audit timelines.
Treasury
- Review of monthly bank reconciliations and preparation of cash flow forecasts to ensure that all regions have sufficient funds to meet their obligations.
- Ensuring that all payments for claim-related work are proportionate to payments received from insurers.
Tax and Regulatory Compliance
- Corporation Tax – review and submission of provisional and annual tax returns.
- VAT/GST – review and submission of quarterly returns.
- Assist with compliance with all other tax and regulations across the group.
Cost Control and Budgeting
- Support the Financial Controller, Director - Financial Planning and Performance, and Corporate Finance in preparation of the annual budget.
- Review of expenditure to ensure it is within expected limits and provide variance analysis where required.
Risk Management
- Support the Financial Controller in implementing process & system change, and controls.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties.
Other
- Any other tasks or projects as required.
Experience and Qualifications
Successful candidates will be fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA equivalent) with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience of using accounting software (preferably Sage 300 and SAP).
Able to produce information of high quality to strict deadlines.
Adaptable with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Confidence in communicating with both finance and non-finance employees at all levels of the organisation.
The workplace
Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a
huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services
firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local
expertise.
Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural
resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our
development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and
reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an
average of over 20 years' experience.
We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first.
It's your career, so why compromise?
What Drives Us:
At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the
communities we serve.
- Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
- Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
- Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.
The Benefits:
Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought
Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you
thrive.
Here’s what else we offer:
- Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
- Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth
opportunities.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work,
flexible schedule where applicable).
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.
Individual progress, global purpose. It’s all here at McLarens.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
