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Group Management Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 14 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is seeking a Group Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team, focusing on financial reporting and performance across a multi-entity group.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in group or commercial finance, ideally with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Responsibilities include preparing monthly consolidated management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and managing two Finance Assistants.
  • Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and a strong analytical mindset, with leadership experience preferred.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative business evolving into a technology-driven property partner.

Drive financial excellence. Shape strategic decisions. Be at the heart of our group-wide financial reporting and performance.

My client is a looking to take on a Group Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is a high-impact role where you'll deliver accurate, insightful reporting and analysis across a growing, multi-entity group. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior stakeholders, you'll provide trusted financial insights, lead budget cycles, and support key decisions that shape the future of our business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts and reporting packs with clear variance and KPI analysis.
  • Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, partnering with business unit leaders to ensure financial plans are robust and commercially sound.
  • Manage and mentor two Finance Assistants, supporting their development and ensuring high standards in transactional finance.
  • Own the intercompany matrix and drive consistency in accounting practices across entities.
  • Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support audit and regulatory deliverables.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and support strategic projects including acquisitions and system upgrades.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in group or commercial finance.
  • Proven ability to manage complexity across multiple entities, with expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and forecasting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems; Power BI experience is a plus.
  • Strong communicator with a commercial mindset and analytical approach.
  • Leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and team development.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, growing business-PE-backed or matrix-structured environments are a bonus.

Why join my client?

We're a supportive, innovative, and customer-focused business, leading the way in digital solutions for property professionals. Following a recent Private Equity acquisition, we're evolving into a technology-driven property partner, making transactions easier for everyone.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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