Group Management Accountant

Michael Page; Abbey Gate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant to lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the group, while improving internal accounting procedures to boost departmental productivity.

The role oversees day-to-day accounting (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Tax, Payroll) and demands strong IFRS knowledge, problem-solving, and Excel mastery. An international team will be led to drive ERP projects and robust management reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across the Group (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Tax, Payroll).
• Ensure integrity and reconciliation of accounting records.
• Implement and monitor internal accounting controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to optimise productivity and efficiency.
• Lead an international accounting team across multiple countries/time zones.
• Drive finance projects such as ERP implementations and process transformations.
• Produce monthly financial and management reports for senior management.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

ERP experience

Leadership

Excel advanced

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support decision-making. You will be required to improve, implement and monitor internal accounting procedures/activities to optimise productivity of the department.

Client Details

This organisation operates on an international basis and is recognised for its expertise in logistics and financial management. They are committed to providing efficient services and fostering a professional work environment.

Description

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day accounting operations across the Group, including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Tax Compliance, Payroll
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely reconciliation of all accounting records and financial data.
• Implement, improve, and monitor internal accounting procedures, controls, and processes to ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimise departmental productivity and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop an international accounting team, managing colleagues across multiple countries and time zones.
• Drive improvements in service delivery, workflow efficiency, and organisational capability within the finance function.
• Manage and deliver key finance projects, including large-scale initiatives such as ERP system implementation and process transformation programmes.
• Produce accurate and fully reconciled accounting and management reports on a monthly basis and as required by senior management.
• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end reporting requirements.
• Assist with corporate finance activities and other strategic financial initiatives across the Group.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• Strong understanding of IFRS, accounting principles, consolidation and financial management (beneficial)
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Italian Speaking (Beneficial)
• Proficiency with ERPs and financial software
• Team leading and target oriented
• Knowledge and proficiency with:Accounting principles, Financial analysis, Financial middling, Cost analysis and pricing methodologies, Budgeting and forecasting, Business planning, Profitability analysis, Management reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, financial modeling, macros are a plus).
• Previous experience in one of the Big Four consulting firms is considered an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Job Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits with Bonus
• Opportunities to develop and enhance your skills within the accounting & finance sector.