Group Accounting Manager

Senior Group Finance Manager
Birmingham

We're working with a UK-based group turning over c.£400m, operating across multiple UK sites, to appoint a Senior Group Finance Manager into their head office finance team.

This is a senior group role sitting between the Group Finance Director and site-based Financial Controllers, providing hands-on support across group reporting, statutory accounts, audit, tax and finance process improvement.

This role is designed to act as a trusted technical and operational support to the Group Finance Director, helping to improve consistency, control and efficiency across the wider finance function.

The role will involve:

Supporting the monthly group consolidation process, including preparation, review and analysis of group results

Preparing elements of group management reporting, variance analysis and supporting schedules

Assisting with intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations

Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and the year-end audit process

Preparing audit working papers and responding to auditor queries

Assisting with group tax processes including corporation tax, VAT and RDEC, working alongside external advisors

Supporting finance process and systems improvements to strengthen controls and reporting

Acting as a key point of contact with site-based finance teams to support consistency and best practice

This role would suit someone who:

Is a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Has experience in a group accounting, group reporting or senior financial control role

Has worked within a multi-entity, multi-site environment

Is technically strong and comfortable operating in a supporting, delivery-focused role

Why this role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys group-level finance, wants exposure to consolidation, audit and systems work, and is looking to develop their experience alongside an established Group Finance Director.

The role offers breadth, visibility and progression, without the pressure of full ownership from day one.

Salary: £80,000 plus car allowance
Location: Birmingham