Group Management Accountant

Join us as a Group Management Accountant at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate.

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can get closer to the business, build strong relationships and make a real impact?

We’re looking for a Group Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Pagoda House in Harrogate. You’ll have a broad and varied remit, taking ownership of management accounts across our Group and Central Services functions, while working closely with colleagues and senior stakeholders to provide the insight they need to understand performance and make informed decisions.

Alongside the core accounting, you’ll get involved in everything from budgeting and forecasting to VAT, Corporation Tax, audit and improving the way we work, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and using your expertise to make a difference.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour role over five days, offered on a 9-month fixed-term basis. We can offer hybrid working and flexible hours, with colleagues normally coming together in person 2–3 days per week. If you would like to discuss flexible working, please provide more details in your application.

• Producing and presenting monthly management accounts for Central Services and Group functions, providing analysis and constructively challenging spend where appropriate.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating unexpected movements.
• Consolidating Group Management Accounts to support the CoCEO and Board in understanding business performance against the strategic approach.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and supporting the capital expenditure process.
• Taking ownership of key VAT and Corporation Tax activities, applying your technical knowledge to practical business requirements along with submitting the Group VAT Return.
• Acting as the main Central Finance contact for interim and year-end audits, coordinating information and resolving queries.
• Producing forecasts, budgets and long-term financial plans for Group and Central Services functions.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable and Finance colleagues to resolve queries and ensure financial processes are accurate and well controlled.
• Looking for opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and ways of working.

• A CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification.
• Previous management accounting experience and a proven track record working in industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including VAT and Corporation Tax, and the ability to apply this in practice.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to analyse and solve complex accounting issues and make sound recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent prioritisation and time-management skills.

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.

We are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• A discretionary profit-share bonus scheme…