Group Management Accountant

Job description

We’re looking for a Group Management Accountant to support accurate, timely financial reporting and provide clear insight to stakeholders across the business. This role combines hands-on month-end accounting with group consolidation, financial analysis and process improvement. Key responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, applying professional judgement and ensuring reporting deadlines are met. Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets, working with operational teams and support functions to produce detailed, accurate plans. Prepare annual statutory accounts and tax information, and support internal and external audits. Identify and implement improvements to reduce reporting timescales. Prepare and analyse weekly margin reports, providing management information to senior stakeholders. Review spending against budget and forecast, investigate variances and recommend mitigating actions. Maintain balance sheet accounts, working across divisions to resolve outstanding items, mitigate risk and identify opportunities. Support the maintenance and continual improvement of Power BI reports across the business. Reconcile gross profit each month. Calculate and process commission and bonus payments. Process prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, accruals and intercompany transactions. Identify and resolve issues to support effective transaction processing. Partner with directors and operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making. What we’re looking for Experience in a management accounting role, ideally in a group or multi-entity environment. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent relevant experience. Good knowledge of management accounting, month-end reporting and financial controls. Experience with group consolidation and intercompany accounting is desirable. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and explain variances clearly. High attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations and reporting. Confidence using finance systems and Excel, including working with large datasets. Good organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. Why join us Join a collaborative finance team and contribute to group-wide reporting while working closely with finance and operational stakeholders. You’ll use your accounting expertise to support sound business decisions and strengthen reporting processes.