Group Management Accountant

Belinda Roberts Ltd; Hale Barns; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing commercial business in the Manchester Airport area is seeking a Group Management Accountant. The successful candidate will manage the management accounting activities, ensuring timely production of management accounts. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility in the office setup.

Qualifications

• Qualified or on the verge of qualification in accounting.
• Strong attention to detail with extensive Excel skills.
• Ability to present and interact with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month end close process.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accuracy of divisional accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant or nearing qualification

Job description

Overview

My client is a fast-growing commercial business based in the Manchester Airport area.

Due to growth my client is recruiting for a Group Management Accountant. Reporting to the Head of Group Accounting this is looking for someone who is qualified and has group reporting experience.

Role

This role sits within the Group Finance function and is responsible for managing Management Accounting activity across the business, ensuring the timely production of accurate and technically robust management accounts, in alignment with group finance service levels.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the month end close process, ensuring the ledgers are all closed to strict deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts, calculate and post relevant journals to ensure the accounts are reflective of underlying financial performance.
• Ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all aspects of the divisional accounts.

Qualifications

My client is looking for someone who is qualified, or at the point of qualification. You will have an extremely keen eye for detail and be excellent on excel. In addition, you will be confident and comfortable presenting and working with senior stakeholders - meeting with the business to deliver the month end review is a vital part of the role. There is a clear succession path within the business for the right person.

Working pattern

This role offers hybrid working, 2 or 3 days in the office per 5 business days.