Group Accounting Manager

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The Role

To drive accurate monthly reporting across Central business functions through cost analysis and business partnering, supporting the wider business planning, reporting and decision-making processes.

Duties Include:

• Overseeing preparation of monthly management accounts for central functions.
• Reviewing monthly performance analytics and reports.
• Facilitating European Group management accounts & reporting.
• Ownership of accounting period controls.
• Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing support and driving consistency of accounting practices and cost allocation.
• Support/lead one-off and recurring projects and analysis as required by the business.
• Managing a team of 3 accountants / finance assistants.
• Clean audit delivery
• Support preparation of year end statutory accounts and tax computations.

Skills & Experience Required:

• ACA qualified accountant with at least two years' industry experience.
• FMCG and manufacturing background desirable - ideally international.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills together with working knowledge of SAP accounting software would be beneficial.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse and summarise complex information.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and reliability of deliverables.
• Organisation skills along with ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to discuss and explain financial information with colleagues who do not have financial background.
• Ability to work well in a team, within the group accounting team as well as the wider business.

The Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme