Group Accounting Manager

Bromford Flagship LiveWest; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Family friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Bromford Flagship Livewest is seeking an experienced Group Accounting Manager to lead the group reporting and consolidation function. You will manage a small team, ensuring accuracy, governance and timely delivery of statutory accounts.

You will drive improvements in processes and controls, coordinate audits and collaborate with stakeholders across the business. The role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of group accounting principles and FRS 102 reporting.
• Experience of consolidations, statutory reporting, fixed assets, tax, VAT, audit and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet and finance systems expertise.
• Knowledge of the Housing SORP.
• Big Four or comparable professional practice experience.
• Experience within a large group structure or regulated sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals, setting objectives and supporting their growth.
• Manage the preparation and review of group accounts and financial analysis, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee group consolidations, intercompany reconciliations and consolidation journals.
• Review balance sheets and aged balances, ensuring effective financial controls are maintained.
• Lead fixed asset accounting, tax compliance and VAT-related activities.
• Coordinate external audits and support the production of statutory accounts.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement improvements to processes, systems and audit trails.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, HMRC and professional advisers.

Skills

Group accounting principles

Consolidations

Tax & VAT

Audit & controls

People management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced spreadsheets

Housing SORP

Big Four experience

Large group / regulated sector

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Can you lead complex group financial reporting with confidence and precision? Do you thrive on developing high-performing teams while driving robust financial controls? Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting that supports strategic decision-making across a large organisation?

At Bromford Flagship Livewest, our purpose is to invest in homes and relationships so people can thrive. We believe every customer has a fundamental right to a home that is safe, secure and warm, and we never compromise on delivering homes that meet and exceed these standards.

We're looking for an experienced Group Accounting Manager to join our Group Finance team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and developing talented finance colleagues.

The Role

As Group Accounting Manager, you'll take ownership of the delivery and quality of group financial reporting and consolidation activities. You'll lead a small team, ensuring reporting deadlines are met while maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy, governance and compliance.

Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business, you'll provide trusted financial expertise, resolve complex accounting issues and continuously improve processes to support effective decision-making.

Hours: Full Time - 37 hpw - Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals, setting objectives and supporting their growth.
• manage the preparation and review of group accounts and financial analysis, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• oversee group consolidations, intercompany reconciliations and consolidation journals.
• review balance sheets and aged balances, ensuring effective financial controls are maintained.
• lead fixed asset accounting, tax compliance and VAT-related activities.
• coordinate external audits and support the production of statutory accounts.
• identify control weaknesses and implement improvements to processes, systems and audit trails.
• build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, HMRC and professional advisers.

WHAT YOU'LLL BRING

We're looking for a finance leader who combines technical accounting expertise with strong people management skills.

You’ll bring:

• a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred) or equivalent experience.
• strong knowledge of group accounting principles and FRS 102 reporting requirements.
• experience of consolidations, statutory reporting, fixed assets, tax, VAT, audit and financial controls.
• proven experience managing, coaching and developing teams.
• excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• advanced spreadsheet and finance systems expertise.
• knowledge of the Housing SORP.
• Big Four or comparable professional practice experience.
• experience within a large group structure or regulated sector environment.

WHY JOIN US

At BFL, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship that supports the delivery of safe, secure homes and thriving communities. You'll work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, inclusion and professional development.

WHAT WE OFFER

• competitive salary - £61000.00 to £73000.00 per annum
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• family friendly policies
• health and wellbeing support

Closing Date: 18th November 2026 (Midnight)

Interview Dates: TBC

About Us

Flagship is part of Bromford Flagship Livewest. By joining us, you become part of a one of the largest housing providers in the UK - delivering community-focused services across the East, Central and South West of England. We manage approximately 120,000 homes, serving around 300,000 customers, and with firm ambitions to deliver an additional 50,000 new homes by 2040.