Group Accountant

MCS Group; Derry and Strabane District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000-£52,000 per year

Holidays

Pension

Influence commercial decisions

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Group Accountant to join its finance team, providing financial insight and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance and growth.

The role focuses on maintenance, forecasting, and consolidation across entities, with exposure to strategic planning and statutory accounts. ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience is preferred, offering opportunities to influence commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified through ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Commercial experience preparing accounts.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, review and audit of financial records and accounting systems.
• Financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts.
• Oversight and completion of multiple sets of accounts.
• Inter‑company, balance sheet, bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Management accounts and variance analysis.
• Preparation of statutory company accounts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Group Accountant

One of the largest and most successful organisations in the North West is seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join its finance team. This is a key role that will support the organisation both commercially and strategically, providing financial insight and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive business performance and growth.

About The Company

The organisation has built an excellent reputation over many years, serving a broad range of customers and continuing to grow its operations. This is a dynamic business with a strong market position and a focus on delivering high quality service.

The Rewards

As the successful Group Accountanty ou will receive:

• Salary: £50,000 - £52,000.
• Holidays.
• Pension.
• Opportunity to influence commercial decisions for a top 100 company.

The Role

The Group Accountant will be responsible for:

• Maintenance, review and audit of financial records and accounting systems.
• Financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts.
• Oversight and completion of multiple sets of accounts.
• Inter‑company, balance sheet, bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Management accounts and variance analysis.
• Preparation of statutory company accounts.

The Person

The successful Group Accountant will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified through ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Commercial experience preparing accounts.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication and analytical.