Group Management Accountant (Shipping)

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipping company is seeking a Group Management Accountant to join their finance team in London. This role involves preparing management accounts, financial analysis, and supporting improvements in financial systems while working closely with the Group Financial Controller in a dynamic and growing environment. A competitive salary package and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Industry experience in shipping or logistics required.
• Experience in managing group accounts and multinational entities ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual group management accounts for EMEA & APAC.
• Manage intercompany agreements and transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting and external audit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Supply chain knowledge

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Group Management Accountant (shipping) based in London, newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Your new company
I am supporting a well-established Global Shipping company who are looking for a Group Management Accountant to join their growing team. This role will work very closely with the other Management Accountants, and with the Group Financial Controller to ensure that all aspects of the Group's financial operations run smoothly.
You will assist with budgeting, financial analysis, monthly reporting and improved control across the APAC and EMEA regions.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly and annual group management accounts and provide commentary for the EMEA & APAC regions
• Help to manage the intercompany agreements and transactions between the EMEA & APAC regions
• Assist Group Financial Accountants with financial reporting & external audit
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on accruals and prepayments
• Produce entity close packages for assigned entities, including variance analysis with commentary
• Serve as a business partner to finance leaders of key entities and facilitate monthly pre/post month-end close calls to review factors impacting on monthly results
• Suggest and help drive improvements in the use of the information and financial systems within the group to simplify procedures and create efficiencies.
• Provide financial support and analysis for various projects and initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

The client is seeking a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with industry experience in shipping or logistics. Experience with group management accounts and multinational entity experience is ideal, as well as strong supply chain knowledge.

What's in It for You
You'll be joining a well-established and highly respected
global shipping business, known for its innovation and strong market presence. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team at a time of strategic growth and transformation. You'll be offered a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits.

What you need to do now

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