Group Management Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working in partnership with a prestigious business for their head office location in Barnsley. They are conveniently located just off the motorway so are very accessible and offer free parking on site.

They are currently looking to recruit a Group Management Accountant which will work closely with the Head of Finance and report directly to the Finance Director.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for producing high quality consolidated management reporting for the senior management team, full ownership of end to end process of month/year end accounting, budgets, forecasting and internal accounting processes.

Duties will include: -

* Ensure accurate and timely Month End and Year End reporting - production and review of the monthly consolidated Management Accounts including journals, reconciliations, variance analysis
* Prepare and develop the monthly finance reporting pack with commentary
* Production of the monthly rolling forecasts (P&L / BS / CFS)
* Lead on Annual Business Planning and rolling forecasts
* Commercial/Operational support to senior management - Provide and develop effective financial reporting and support Budget Managers
* Representation at Business Team meetings, support and challenge throughout the business for driving cost saving initiatives and training
* Tax service liaison and production of VAT and CIS returns
* Employment cost accruals/analysis (including bonuses)
* Capital and depreciation accounting - including capital allowances
* Conduct internal financial audits
* Ensure an adequate Internal Control System
* Implement ad hoc financial improvement projects

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

* A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of senior stakeholders
* Ability to work in a complex, fast paced environment and respond under ambiguous situations
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, unfaltering attention to detail and is highly logical and numerate
* Ability to present ideas and opinions in a collaborative, credible and influential manner
* A continuous improvement mind-set
* Proven ability to make financial information simple and insightful for finance and non-finance decision makers
* SAP experience would be highly desirable

This role would suit a qualified accountant who has strong partnering experience as well as a good technical skill set. This is an exciting time to join this business, forming part of a high performing finance function while being given the support and opportunity to develop. In return you will need to demonstrate the ability to build effective business relationships and work cross functionally.