Group Management Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for a Management Accountant to join the Group Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing the month end close process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the management accounts and seeking opportunities to continually improve financial processes. The role will include oversight of monthly postings, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of internal reporting outputs. You will also be responsible for analysis and reconciliations between the monthly and weekly reporting outputs of the group, understanding and presenting this analysis to finance colleagues and key stakeholders. You should be driven to identify and implement changes to ensure the processes are better aligned and operate efficiently within finance and commercial teams. This role provides a great opportunity to build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business and drive process improvement. The role will directly manage one member of the team, supporting their development as they progress through their professional qualification. Key Responsibilities Management of the month end timetable, ensuring all activities are completed to time and are accurate. Ownership of month end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all are completed within agreed deadlines and review of certain reconciliations Produce variance analysis between the weekly reporting outputs and monthly management accounts, and working with the commercial finance team to reduce variances identified. Group contact for the commercial finance team to help with queries and problem solving. Preparation and ownership of the Finance Risk Register, working with other finance departments to identify risks and mitigating controls. Support adhoc projects as designated. Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike. Line management, coaching and development of the Assistant Management Accountant. Experience and Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) Experience of working in a large business with robust controls and adherence to reporting deadlines Problem solving and analytical skills Continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes Previous experience managing or coaching team members desirable Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework Awareness of Financial Reporting Standards and other developments within global accounting practices and the ability to apply within the company Salary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. We operate a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.