Group Management Accountant

• Location: Chester – Hybrid working pattern after probation
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum. Could be flexible DOE

We are currently working with a market-leader in Chester that are looking to recruit a Group Management Accountant, where you will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely month-end accounts, managing and developing junior finance employees, and improving processes, reporting, and communication. This role reports directly to the Group Financial Controller and acts as a crucial bridge within the finance department.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare monthly management accounts up to the point of review by the Financial Controller.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and prepare and post various journals including accruals, prepayments, and loans.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting and the asset register.
• Engage in reporting and variance analysis to support month-end processes.
• Prepare VAT returns and process payment runs.
• Control AP/AR ledgers and assist in cost centre reviews and budgetary controls.
• Support external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Review and analyse credit control activities to ensure efficient operation of the finance function.
• Delegate tasks and manage workload across sales and purchase ledger clerks.
• Handle internal queries and communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Manage a team, focusing on upskilling and conducting 1-1s.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally fully CIMA qualified. Will look at QBE
• Prior experience in industry at a medium to large company, particularly within a business that undergoes external audit.
• Strong technical skills
• Proven experience at Management Accountant level with strong technical accounting capability.
• A mindset of continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Comfortable managing a team

Benefits:

• Hybrid working pattern
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Progressional opportunities

This is a great role for someone who wants to work within a market-leading organisation and start to add immediate value to their Finance team.

My client is looking at interviewing for the role ASAP so if you are interested, apply now!