Group Management Accountant

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working arrangement

Job summary

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited has partnered with an international retail group to appoint a Group Management Accountant in Tunbridge Wells. The role offers hybrid working, broad ownership, and close interaction with FP&A, budget holders, and the external audit process.

You will deliver monthly management accounts, own indirect tax compliance, and support year-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidates with budgeting experience are

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in management accounting or group accounting
• Experience with VAT & indirect tax compliance

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Prepare variance analysis and commentary vs budget/forecast
• Support FP&A with budgets, forecasts and reforecasts
• Partner with budget holders to provide financial information and improve planning accuracy
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and strong control environment
• Prepare audit schedules and assist during external audit
• Own group VAT, sales tax and indirect tax compliance

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Group reporting

VAT / indirect tax

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Group Management Accountant Tunbridge Wells / Hybrid Working Paying £50k - £65k DOE

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £50k - £65k

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

We are recruiting a Group Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established international retail group with a growing global e-commerce operation.

This is a broad, hands-on role for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who wants genuine ownership rather than a narrow slice of the month-end process. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will produce the group\'s management accounts, own indirect tax compliance, and act as a key contact through the annual audit - while working closely with FP&A and budget holders across the business.

It suits someone who enjoys pace, variety and being close to commercial decision-making.

What you\'ll be doing

• Delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Preparing variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior year
• Supporting FP&A with annual budgets, forecasts and periodic reforecasts
• Partnering with budget holders to provide financial information and improve the accuracy of planning
• Producing cost centre reporting, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities
• Supporting year-end close, ensuring information is complete, accurate and on time
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and contributing to a strong control environment
• Preparing audit schedules and working papers, acting as a key contact during the external audit
• Owning group VAT, sales tax and indirect tax compliance, ensuring returns are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting, processes, controls and systems

What we\'re looking for

• Part-qualified fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience as a Management Accountant, Group Accountant or in a similar finance role
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting
• An understanding of group reporting and consolidation
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing supporting schedules
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns, with a good grasp of indirect tax compliance
• A positive, adaptable approach - someone who takes the initiative, spots improvements and supports colleagues in a fast-paced environment

What success looks like

A clean, timely month-end close. Management accounts and commentary the business trusts. Budget and forecast submissions delivered to timetable. A clean audit with minimal control issues. Strong relationships with FP&A and budget holders.

What\'s on offer

• £50k - £65k
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangement