Group Management Accountant

Michael Page; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the group. You will improve accounting procedures, monitor controls, and lead a multinational team to optimise productivity and accuracy.

The role emphasises IFRS compliance, financial modelling, and collaboration on ERP implementations, with opportunities to influence strategic finance projects across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong IFRS, consolidation and financial management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Italian Speaking (Beneficial).
• Proficiency with ERPs and financial software.
• Team leading and target oriented.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting, business planning, profitability analysis, management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, macros a plus).
• Big Four experience advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, fixed assets, tax, payroll).
• Ensure integrity and timely reconciliation of accounting data.
• Implement and monitor internal procedures and controls in line with policy.
• Lead international accounting team across countries/time zones.
• Drive ERP implementation and process transformation projects.
• Produce monthly management reports for senior management.
• Support statutory year-end reporting and corporate finance initiatives.

Skills

IFRS understanding

Analytical thinking

ERP proficiency

Team leadership

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Cost analysis and pricing

Budgeting and forecasting

Business planning

Profitability analysis

Management reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

ERP software

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Accounting and Finance
• Team Leadership
• ACCA Qualified