Part-Time Management Accountant Services in London for SMEs

Insightful Financial Reporting Without the Full-Time Cost

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Management Accountant Services in London: Clear, Actionable Insight for Your Business

Secantor provides expert Management Accountant services to SMEs across London. Our qualified professionals help owner-managed businesses turn financial data into strategic insight — enabling you to understand performance, control cost, manage cash, and make better business decisions.

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What is a Management Accountant?

A Management Accountant doesn’t just report the numbers — they interpret them to help you run a stronger, more profitable business. Unlike external accountants who focus on compliance and tax, a Management Accountant works inside your business to:

  • Produce and explain accurate monthly management accounts
  • Highlight key trends, risks and opportunities
  • Support operational and commercial decision-making
  • Monitor KPIs and track performance against plan

With a Secantor Management Accountant embedded in your business, you gain visibility and control — plus the confidence to make well-informed decisions at pace.

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Our Management Accounting Services

Outsourced Management Accountant

Perfect for SMEs that need senior finance support but don’t require a full-time hire. We provide:

  • one year budgets and 3-5 year financial forecasts
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Cashflow forecasts and variance analysis
  • Commentary and board packs
  • Cost centre and margin reporting
  • Support with finance team oversight and process improvement

Our Outsourced Management Accountants work flexibly around your needs, typically supporting businesses from 1 to 4 days per month.

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We work with ambitious SMEs across London and the South East. Whether you're based in Camden, Croydon, City of London or the wider commuter belt, our team delivers local insight with national experience.

Why London SMEs Choose Secantor for Management Accounting

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With decades of experience supporting SMEs, Secantor brings practical, commercially focused support that delivers real value. We offer:

  • Accurate, timely reports that help you run the business
  • Actionable insights that highlight where to focus
  • Hands-on support from people who understand SMEs
  • Flexible service that scales as your needs evolve
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Our 5-Point Commitment to You

✅ Insight You Can Use

We don’t just deliver reports — we explain what they mean and help you act on them.

✅ Dedicated Named Support

You'll have a personally accredited Secantor expert who becomes part of your team.

✅ Tailored To Your Needs

From basic management accounts to full board packs and commentary, we tailor what we do.

✅ Commercial Thinking

We’re businesspeople first — not just accountants. Every recommendation links back to people, profit, cash, and strategy.

✅ Proactive Communication

We stay in touch, explain clearly, and follow through — no jargon, no surprises.

Why Use a Part-Time Management Accountant?

Many SMEs don’t need a full-time management accountant — but that doesn’t mean they can do without expert financial insight. A part-time Management Accountant offers professional support exactly when it’s needed, helping you make sense of the numbers and drive your business forward. You get expert analysis, performance tracking, and commercial recommendations — without the cost of a full-time hire.

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What Does a Part-Time Management Accountant Do?

Your Management Accountant will become a key part of your extended team, supporting your in-house finance administrators and bookkeepers with guidance and expertise. They produce and explain regular management accounts, track KPIs, analyse costs, support cash flow forecasting, and help you identify performance improvements. They also attend board meetings and provide commentary to help stakeholders interpret financial data and make better-informed decisions.

Ready to Elevate Your Financial Strategy?

Our experienced Management Accountants bring commercial insight and practical support that transforms how you use financial information. Whether you need monthly reporting, a better handle on cash, or stronger financial governance — we’re here to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Management Accountant Services

What does a Management Accountant do?

They provide regular financial reports, insights and forecasts to help you run the business more effectively. This includes producing management accounts, analysing costs, managing cash flow and supporting informed decision-making.

How is a Management Accountant different from a bookkeeper or tax accountant?

Unlike a bookkeeper or tax accountant who focuses on recording or reporting past events, a Management Accountant helps you interpret the numbers to improve future performance and make better operational and strategic choices. They also create financial forecasts to demonstrate the fiscal outcomes of your business plans.

Is management accounting suitable for small businesses?

Yes — especially if you’re growing, managing multiple income streams, or facing cashflow pressure. Our clients typically have £3m–£50m turnover, but we also support smaller businesses preparing for funding or expansion, and larger firms too.

How much does a Management Accountant cost?

Our services typically start from £500 + VAT per month. We tailor our support to your needs and can scale up or down as required. Speak to us to get a tailored quote.

Can a Secantor Management Accountant help with board packs and commentary?

Absolutely. We prepare clear, concise board-level reports with narrative commentary, KPIs and insights — helping management teams understand performance and drive results.

If I hire a Management Accountant do I still need a year-end accountant?

Yes — year-end accounts and tax returns remain the domain of a statutory accountant who works outside the business, reporting on historic figures. Your Management Accountant works inside the business to help you improve performance and control, and will coordinate with your external accountant to make the process run smoothly and ensure their advice is implemented.

What makes Secantor different?

All our Management Accountants are commercially experienced, personally accredited, and backed by a senior Secantor Director for quality oversight and support. We don’t just report numbers — we help you act on them.

How do I hire a Management Accountant?

The easiest way is to book a call with one of our senior team. We’ll understand your needs, explain our process, and match you with a Management Accountant who fits your culture and objectives — with no obligation.

 
How quickly can a Management Accountant start?

We can often place a vetted, accredited Management Accountant in your business within a matter of days. Every Secantor Management Accountant is carefully selected and personally accredited to ensure they not only have the right technical expertise, but also the commercial experience and interpersonal skills to fit seamlessly into your team.

Not quite found the answer you need?    Contact our team – we’ll get back to you personally.

Interested in how senior support could help in other areas too? Learn more about our Part-Time Finance Directors, Non-Executive Directors, and Outsourced Operations Directors.

 

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Our Services

We help you make strategic decisions

Secantor provides expert financial and management support to SME owners and directors. Our commercially experienced team covers the following roles.

1 Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Strategic support and experience to guide you as you make decisions and build value in your business. A NED acts as a sounding board for your ideas, improves business performance, holds you and your team to account and helps you achieve a successful exit.

Responsibilities

✓ Strategic business planning

✓ Support strategic decision-making

✓ Set business goals and objectives

✓ Rejuvenate struggling businesses

✓ Manage growth effectively

✓ Implement best practice

✓ Sounding board for your ideas

✓ Set and communicate vision

✓ Hold you & your team to account

✓ Build an effective management team

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2 Finance Director

Finance Director

Expert financial leadership from a commercially experienced, qualified accountant. An FD will create financial plans, report your monthly performance against budget and interpret the figures to help you make sound decisions & improve profitability.

Responsibilities

✓ Expert financial advice

✓ Interpret financial results a support decisions

✓ Develop & oversee your finance team

✓ Improve profitability & control costs

✓ Prepare management accounts

✓ Create 3-5 year financial plan

✓ Budget setting

✓ Source appropriate funding

✓ Cashflow forecasting & management

✓ Prepare reports & commentaries for your bank

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3 Operations Director

Operations Director

Strategic operational leadership to transform your people and business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. An Operations Director helps you build a strong management team, delegate operational actions and improve business performance.

Responsibilities

✓ Develop strength in your management team

✓ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)

✓ Hold people accountable to achieve results

✓ Process and quality improvement

✓ Help you delegate effectively

✓ Create clear job descriptions

✓ Identify and recruit talent

✓ Implement robust operational systems

✓ Establish clear goals and expectations

✓ Enable your team to achieve excellence

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