Group Management Accountant

Team Jobs is recruiting for a Group Management Accountant to join a growing and ambitious business based in Poole. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role within a multi entity group, supporting financial reporting, process improvement, and the ongoing development of the finance function.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of group management accounts, oversee day to day finance operations, and manage a small finance team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a growing SME environment and is comfortable balancing hands on financial responsibilities with team leadership.

• Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entities within the group
• Produce consolidated group management accounts and reporting packs
• Manage cashflow forecasting and financial reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
• Review transactional finance processes, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
• Support finance system implementations and process improvements
• Assist with year end activities and liaise with external accountants
• Support the setup of new entities and evolving group reporting requirements
• Enhance financial controls, reporting, and operational processes
• Provide financial insight and support to senior stakeholders

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or a highly experienced QBE professional
• Proven experience producing management accounts within a multi entity or group structure
• Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff
  
  Background working within SMEs or growing businesses
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Experience using Xero and Fathom
• Comfortable working in a changing environment and driving process improvements
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Additional annual leave
• Group Life Insurance
• Company events
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount programme
• Flexitime
• Health and wellbeing programme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation where you can make a genuine impact. You'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic growth plans, and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function while enjoying a supportive and collaborative working environment.