Group Management Accountant

AIS are seeking an experienced Group Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our head office in Gloucester. This role is responsible for overseeing the month-end management accounts process across the entire group, working closely with the Group Financial Accountant.

Main duties will include:

• Leading a team of six Management Accountants/ Business Partners/ Financial Controllers.
• Reviewing and supporting the team with month end reporting (including review and approval of journals) before ultimately presenting to the Head of Finance.
• Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support with input to the finance analyst with any changes for the quarterly reforecast and/or budget setting process.
• Reviewing existing processes and encouraging continuous improvement within the department.
• Supporting the treasury team with online approvals of bank payments.

Candidate requirements:

• Fully ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience with Pegasus Opera, Microsoft Business Central and OLAP tool is desirable.
• Industry experience preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas as required.

Pay & benefits:

• Salary up to £70,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Annual car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• Access to online wellbeing programmes
• Access to lifestyle benefits website