Group Management Accountant in Marlow

Our client is currently recruiting for a remote working Group Management Accountant to join them immediately on a temp to permanent basis. The role will be full time hours Monday to Friday. There is an office in St Paul's Cathedral area that you can visit when required. The position will be for approx. 12 weeks temping before having the opportunity to transfer to a permanent role.

Reports to: Head of Group Finance Shared Services

Team responsibility: Junior Management Accountants

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Group Management Accountant to join this global organisation on a remote basis. This key role will support the consolidation and reporting of financial information across the group, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of management accounts, analysis, and insight to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience in a multi-entity or group structure environment.

The main duties & responsibilities of the role will include:

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across the general ledger
• Provide analysis of P&L movement and variance analysis
• Complete monthly accounting bookings for all payroll related activity across the Group
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans
• Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary on financial performance against budget and forecast
• Collaborate with business unit finance teams to ensure accurate data collection and consistency of reporting
• Drive improvements in management reporting processes, controls, and systems
• Support year-end and audit processes, including preparation of audit packs and liaison with auditors
• Assist in the development and monitoring of group KPIs and financial dashboards
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP as applicable)
• Participate in finance transformation projects and systems implementations, where relevant
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to senior management and the wider finance team

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role within a group or multi-entity environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Personal Attributes:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

The organisation offers a competitive benefits package once permanent.

The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment:

• A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role
• Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
• As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
• Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate
• A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work
• Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region
• Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.