Group Accounting Manager

Bellrock; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health support program

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work

Discount schemes

Healthcare benefits

Refer a friend

Liftshare

Virtual GP

Job summary

Bellrock is seeking a Group Accounting Manager in Leicester with hybrid working. You will lead the Group Management Accounting team and be responsible for the balance sheet of Bellrock Group and its subsidiaries. You will own the month end close, ensure controls, and drive improvements across processes.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or significant finance experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage stakeholders and coach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or significant finance experience.
• Comfortable leading and motivating a small finance team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Resilient, cash focused, and able to handle multiple stakeholders.
• Strong time management and attention to detail; reliable and proactive.
• Open to change and continuously looking for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Management Accounting team and own the balance sheet for Bellrock Group and subsidiaries.
• Oversee month end close, reconciliations and consolidation entries.
• Ensure policy compliance and IFRS 15 / IFRS 16 adherence.
• Oversee CIS tax process and resolve supplier queries.
• Support statutory financial statements and external reporting.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and coach the group accounting team and support qualifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

AI fluency

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Group Accounting Manager

Leicester (hybrid working)

Role Overview

Lead the Group Management Accounting team and take responsibility for the balance sheet of Bellrock Group and its subsidiaries. You will ensure the financial control framework and systems are followed in line with company policies and challenge the business partners to maintain compliance. You will own the month end actuals close process, ensure all tasks are completed and drive process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing reconciliations of Bellrock Balance Sheet accounts completed by the central team and Business specific teams. Complete the reconciliations on more complex accounting areas, including investments.
• Take ownership over resolving reconciling items and highlight to the Head of group accounting and reporting, all risks and opportunities highlighted in the reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policy and standards. Including in complex areas such as IFRS 15 revenue recognition and IFRS 16 leases.
• Ensuring no financial surprises due to unsupported balances on the balance sheet.
• Review month end journals for group consolidation entries.
• Support in the preparation of statutory financial statements (SPC and other non- audited companies) and other external reporting (e.g. ONS).
• Oversee the CIS tax process, including resolving supplier queries.
• Ad-hoc queries as required by the Head of group accounting and reporting
• Highlight and deliver process improvements to improve the teams efficiency and impact.
• Supporting the development of the management accountants in the team, including through their accounting qualifications and in work development.

Skills & Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or have significant finance experience.
• Comfortable leading and motivating a small finance team, being hands on and balancing workload across the team.
• Enthusiastic, driven and self-motivated. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Resilient and cash focussed. Confident and comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• Reliability – responsible and dependable. Take ownership of your work and the work of your team.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise the team’s workload.
• Team player – works as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
• Attention to detail – job requires being accurate in interpreting and challenging data.
• Good communication skills – gives timely updates to Manager and the team.
• Possess energy and enthusiasm with a 'can do' positive attitude.
• Open mindset – will try new things and open to change.
• Continuous improvement – always looking for better ways and create an environment that empowers the team to challenge the status quo.
• Passionate about your own and the team’s development.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from the Leicester office two days per week, whilst the rest can be worked from home.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.