Group Management Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment are partnered with a growing organisation near Chester seeking an experienced Group Management Accountant to own the month-end process and support the wider finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead a small team, perform detailed variance analysis, VAT returns, and ensure robust accounting across the business in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified or QBE with experience in mid-to-large organisations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and close month-end involvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex formulas.
• Proven experience with process improvements and financial controls.
• Excellent organisation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts through to review stage with Finance Manager.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and post journals.
• Maintain fixed asset register and accounting records.
• Produce month-end reports with variance analysis.
• Prepare VAT returns and oversee AP/AR ledgers.
• Assist with cost centre reviews, budgeting, and controls.
• Support external audits and respond to auditor queries.
• Act as a link between senior finance stakeholders and the wider team.
• Handle internal stakeholder queries and communicate financial information.
• Manage a small finance team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Team leadership

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation based near Chester, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Group Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of the month-end process, support the wider finance function, and develop a team within a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts through to review stage by the Finance Manager
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of journals, including accruals, prepayments, loans and other adjustments
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and fixed asset accounting
• Production of month-end reports together with detailed variance analysis
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Responsibility for the control and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers
• Assisting with cost centre reviews, budgeting and budgetary controls
• Supporting external audits and responding to auditor queries
• Acting as a key link between senior finance stakeholders and the wider finance team
• Handling internal stakeholder queries and communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Managing a small team

Skills/ Experience Required:

• ACA/ ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE
• Previous experience within a medium to large organisation
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with previous experience at Assistant Management Accountant level or above
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and complex formulas
• Strong systems knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new software
• Demonstrable experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced pension
• Hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment