Group Management Accountant

Location
England, Cheshire, Warrington
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum + car, 20% bonus, pension, flexible working
Posted
17 Oct 2018
Closes
24 Oct 2018
Ref
50279203/001
Contact
Christopher Lloyd
Job Title
Finance Manager
Category
Construction
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This FTSE 250 business based in Warrington are looking for a technically strong Group Management Accountant to join the organisation due to a restructure after several years of strong growth.

Key responsibilities,

  • Responsible for the preparation of Group management accounts, including insightful commentary for key stakeholders.
  • Full responsibility of the PLC company month end process (including consolidated entities).
  • Control and maintenance of the Group reporting package used for management reporting including budgeting and forecasting, preparing analysis and performing account reconciliations
  • Provide support and analysis for the Financial Planning & Analysis manager as necessary, including as a key part of the forecasting and budgeting process.
  • Assist with the preparation of half-year and full-year Group reporting including: Group consolidation; investor presentations; results announcements, data book and end-to-end Annual Report production.
  • One of the main points of contact for the external auditors.
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of FRS101 subsidiary accounts.
  • Support on projects as directed by Director of Finance.

Key requirements;

  • Ideally suited for a technically strong Qualified Accountant, with experience within industry and practice
  • Ideally suited for a candidate with experience in a Group Management Accountant or Group Financial Accountant role
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
  • Experience of management reporting tools
  • Self motivated, confident when dealing with senior stakeholders
  • Work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong technical/analytical skills
  • Proven record of meeting deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks.
  • Ability to articulate and present information verbally and written


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Management Accountant to join a business at a great time. Coming off the back of some impressive financial results, this role is coming into a new group fiannce structure with ample opportunities to learn and develop within the role along with chances to develop teh role into your own. Reporting into an impressive (Big 4 Chartered) Group Finance Manager who is committed to developing the individual & the wider team - this role offers the chance to have close interaction with the FD, CFO & board in a highly visible position within a large & growing business.