Group Management Accountant

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”  Edward Everett Hale.
 
Sheridan Maine is pleased to represent a professional services organisation located on the outskirts of northeast London. Our client is a vibrant and growing firm known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a talented Group Management Accountant to join their team.
 
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Group Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in building and managing the Finance function. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to take ownership of the production of Management Accounts, Month-End processes, and Financial Reporting.
 
Responsibilities of the Group Management Accountant will include:

• Preparation of accurate and timely Management Accounts for the organisation.
• Prepare and review month-end board packs, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Review the key P&L and balance sheet items to be included in the group’s annual/interim reports.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls and procedures.
• Manage and review day-to-day accounting in house and establish month end and management accounting processes.
• Forecast cash flow projections and generate daily analyses of cash flow for review by the Group of Directors.
• Prepare and review monthly PAYE submissions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review quarterly VAT Returns due for the different Group entities.
• Calculation and preparation of Monthly Staff Salaries of smaller companies.
• Build, mentor and develop an excellent team.
• Support the rest of the finance team where needed.

 
The successful Group Management Accountant will:

• Be a qualified / part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Have proven experience in a similar role within a professional services organisation is preferred.
• Be able to quickly build relationships with external and internal contacts at all levels with confidence
• Possess experience with ERP systems (preferably Sage 50 and Merit Software but not essential)

 
Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

 
If you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.  Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.