Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant Location Able to commute to Bristol, Westbury, Dunkeswell Salary: £50 - £55,000 per annum My Client has the values of One Team, Build Relationships, Spot Opportunities, and Find a Better Way are at the heart of everything they do. We're looking for a Group Management Accountant who embodies these principles and is passionate about driving business performance through financial excellence. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with finance teams across the group, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while proactively seeking ways to improve financial processes and outcomes As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with finance teams across the group, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while proactively seeking ways to improve financial processes and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Management Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual group management accounts. Consolidate financial results for the group, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities. Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the preparation and consolidation of the group's annual budget and re-forecasts, working closely with all teams to ensure alignment with group objectives. Provide recommendations for corrective actions based on performance against budgets and forecasts. Financial Analysis: Perform detailed financial analysis on business performance, profitability, and cost management, consistently looking for areas of improvement and optimisation. Assist in the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards for improved management reporting. Financial Control: Ensure compliance with group financial policies, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with external auditors and internal teams to maintain high standards of financial control and accuracy. Tax: Preparation of various returns including VAT, P11ds, and plastic tax Strive to make the calculation of these as streamlined and robust as possible. Cash Flow Management: Assist in monitoring and forecasting the group's cash flow, ensuring robust financial planning. Help maximise cash flow efficiency. Invoice finance monthly reconciliations Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with regional and subsidiary finance teams to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting across the group. Build and maintain strong relationships with various departments, including operations, sales, and procurement, offering financial insights to support informed business decisions. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting systems. Stay informed on industry trends and emerging accounting standards, applying best practices to ensure the group remains competitive and compliant. Key Requirements: Essential Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience. Experience: Proven experience in management accounting, ideally in a group or multi-entity environment. Experience in financial consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience with ERP systems (eg Sage or similar) and advanced Excel skills. Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Proactive problem-solving and process improvement approach. Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Preferred Attributes: Experience in a Group of Companies' environment. Exposure to cash management. Familiarity with business intelligence tools (eg. Power BI). Please click on apply