Group Accounting Manager: Reporting & Consolidations Leader

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

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.