Group Management Accountant

Vantis Software; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Group Management Accountant to join its Gloucester headquarters. The successful candidate will oversee the month-end management accounts process, manage a team, and drive continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary with generous benefits, reflecting the importance of effective financial management within the organization.

Benefits

Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus scheme

Annual car allowance

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Qualifications

• Fully ACCA/CIMA qualified with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of six Management Accountants/ Business Partners.
• Reviewing month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Encouraging continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Numerical abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Microsoft Business Central

OLAP tool

Job description

AIS are seeking an experienced Group Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our head office in Gloucester. This role is responsible for overseeing the month-end management accounts process across the entire group, working closely with the Group Financial Accountant.

Main Duties Will Include

• Leading a team of six Management Accountants/ Business Partners/ Financial Controllers.
• Reviewing and supporting the team with month end reporting (including review and approval of journals) before ultimately presenting to the Head of Finance.
• Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support with input to the finance analyst with any changes for the quarterly reforecast and/or budget setting process.
• Reviewing existing processes and encouraging continuous improvement within the department.
• Supporting the treasury team with online approvals of bank payments.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Fully ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience with Pegasus Opera, Microsoft Business Central and OLAP tool is desirable.
• Industry experience preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas as required.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Annual car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• Access to online wellbeing programmes
• Access to lifestyle benefits website