Group Management Accountant

Ashdown Group; Seighford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Healthcare sector seeks a Group Management Accountant to manage financial operations and report directly to the Finance Director. This role requires previous experience in managing multi-entities and involves significant responsibilities including oversight of compliance, audits, and financial planning.

Benefits

Pension

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience managing across multiple entities.
• Proficient in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily management accounting functions.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Team management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Group Management Accountant for our client, a rapidly expanding organisation, operating in the Healthcare sector. This is an ideal opportunity for a data driven accounting professional who has previous experience of managing multi entities, including M&A processes and thrives working to tight deadlines.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Management Accountant will be a key member of the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and leading a small team of two. You will take ownership of the month-end process, year-end audit support, compliance oversight, and financial planning and forecasting across the group.

The main responsibilities of the role:

Lead and manage the group’s day-to-day management accounting functions and month close processes. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports. Work closely with the Financial Director to prepare for year-end and external audits. Deliver insightful financial analysis to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support commercial decision-making across multiple entities. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, recommend and implement process improvements. Maintain compliance with all HMRC, pension, and statutory regulations. Review and enhance existing systems and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Experience of working across multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting i.e.UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Experience of managing/mentoring a team.
• Skilled in financial modelling and forecasting
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

The salary for this role is a range of £48,000 to £53,000 with benefits including pension, 28 days holiday + bank holidays) and early finish Fridays.