Senior Management Accountant

Cumberland Farms UK; Horwich; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work

Car Scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Annual leave

Volunteer day

On-site parking

VDU eye test

Job summary

EG Group is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for our Horwich-based finance team. You will produce monthly management accounts and support financial close, while collaborating with senior stakeholders across departments.

The role offers hybrid working, a discretionary bonus, flexible hours and strong career development within a global organisation. ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent is required, with excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and technical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with senior stakeholders.
• Pro-active work ethic with high productivity.
• Proficient in accounting software & creating reports.
• Adaptable and open to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Cross-department collaboration including meetings and presentations.
• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reporting preparation & consolidation.
• Project work involving creating, leading or supporting projects.
• Performing management accounting duties with accuracy and detail.
• Monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheets and cash flow.
• Posting key journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement robust processes.
• Support with internal & external auditors.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts.
• Develop and maintain robust processes and controls per Group requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role: Senior Management Accountant

Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £47,025 - £57,475 (Dependent on experience)

Company: EG Group

About the Role:

Our Finance Department has a new opportunity available for a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join us. In this role, you will be part of our diverse Country Finance Team, and you will provide dedicated accounting support by producing monthly management accounts and accomplishing key financial close & day-to-day activities efficiently.

You will be an essential asset in supporting the Financial Controller & Finance Manager in driving forward projects, achieving business objectives and leading the team to success. The role involves cross-department collaboration, interacting with senior stakeholders, financial reporting and implementing process improvements. We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong business acumen who can hit the ground running. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with ambitions to excel their career within a corporate organisation.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career - gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working - up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership - stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities - space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Cross-department collaboration inclusive of attending and speaking in business meetings, presenting in front of colleagues and knowledge sharing
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual reporting preparation & consolidation
• Project work involving creating, leading or supporting projects
• Performing management accounting duties with accuracy and attention to detail
• Monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Posting key journals entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify areas of improvement and implement robust processes
• Support with financial internal & external auditors
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts
• Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements
• Ensure consistent documentation of tasks and activities according to internal policies

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and technical skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with senior stakeholders
• Pro-active work ethic with high productivity
• Proficient in accounting software & creating reports
• Adaptable and open to changing priorities

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.

As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.