Global Group Management Accountant & ERP Lead

Michael Page; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the group. You will improve accounting procedures, monitor controls, and lead a multinational team to optimise productivity and accuracy.

The role emphasises IFRS compliance, financial modelling, and collaboration on ERP implementations, with opportunities to influence strategic finance projects across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong IFRS, consolidation and financial management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Italian Speaking (Beneficial).
• Proficiency with ERPs and financial software.
• Team leading and target oriented.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting, business planning, profitability analysis, management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, macros a plus).
• Big Four experience advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, fixed assets, tax, payroll).
• Ensure integrity and timely reconciliation of accounting data.
• Implement and monitor internal procedures and controls in line with policy.
• Lead international accounting team across countries/time zones.
• Drive ERP implementation and process transformation projects.
• Produce monthly management reports for senior management.
• Support statutory year-end reporting and corporate finance initiatives.

Skills

IFRS understanding

Analytical thinking

ERP proficiency

Team leadership

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Cost analysis and pricing

Budgeting and forecasting

Business planning

Profitability analysis

Management reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the group. You will improve accounting procedures, monitor controls, and lead a multinational team to optimise productivity and accuracy.

The role emphasises IFRS compliance, financial modelling, and collaboration on ERP implementations, with opportunities to influence strategic finance projects across the organisation.