Senior Group Management Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Group Management Accountant to join their finance team in Salford. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will take ownership of key financial processes within their group structure, reporting directly to the CFO. As a service-led business, they are particularly interested in candidates with experience in service industry environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts for multiple group entities
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Oversee consolidation of group financial statements
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions
• Maintain robust financial controls across the group
• Support the annual audit process
• Contribute to financial planning and forecasting activities
• Manage and develop junior team members

Essential Requirements

• Excellent proficiency with Sage Line 50
• Demonstrable experience in a group accounting environment
• Prior experience in a service-led business
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Hands-on approach and ability to work in a small, dynamic team
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications

• Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts
• Knowledge of tax compliance requirements for service businesses

What They Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Career development opportunities within a growing service business
• Chance to make a significant impact as a key member of their finance function
• Direct line of reporting to the CFO with high visibility across the business

Note: This is a fully office-based position in Salford with no hybrid working options available.