Group Management Accountant (Hiring Immediately)

Group Management Accountant Department: Finance Reports To: Senior Group Management Accountant Location: Liverpool Working Pattern: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite / week About the Role We are seeking a diligent and detail driven Group Management Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the group and ensure high quality management information. This role centers on producing accurate monthly accounts, maintaining key financial controls, supporting cashflow management, and assisting with group accounting processes. The position suits a newly/recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical fundamentals who enjoys structured accounting, process improvement, and working with data. Key Responsibilities Management Accounting · Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. · Perform detailed variance analysis, highlighting drivers of performance and key movements. · Own the cashflow forecasting process, ensuring assumptions are reliable and reconciled to underlying data. · Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly. · Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles with reliable data, schedules, and insights. Controls, Policies & Core Finance Processes · Maintain and apply key financial policies including revenue recognition and commission schemes, ensuring compliance and consistency across entities, including harmonising policies for any future acquisitions. · Coordinate monthly payroll processing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission. · Manage and submit VAT returns, supported by accurate reconciliations and clear documentation. · Support continuous strengthening of financial controls, documentation, and process standardisation across the group. Technical & Group Accounting Support · Assist with group consolidation processes, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations. · Prepare technical accounting papers for non-routine or complex transactions with guidance from senior team members. · Support statutory reporting under UK GAAP and liaise with external auditors during year end. Systems, Data & Process Efficiency · Use Advanced Excel to analyse data, manage reconciliations, and improve monthly workflows. · Work within the group ERP (Sage Intacct) to maintain accurate records, posting logic, and system-based controls. · Understand system flows and contribute to improvements in integrations between ERP and operational systems (e.g., Salesforce). · Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and enhance reporting efficiency. Experience & Qualifications Essential · Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). · Experience in management accounting, month end cycles, and core financial controls. · Strong understanding of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition and VAT. · Advanced Excel user able to handle large datasets (lookups, pivot tables, modelling). · Experience using ERPs, preferably Sage Intacct. Desirable · Experience working within a multi-entity or group environment. · Understanding of how CRM or operational systems connect to ERPs (e.g., Salesforce integrations). · Prior involvement in process improvement or finance system enhancements. Core Competencies · Accuracy & Attention to Detail Zero-defect mindset, especially for reconciliations, controls, and consolidation processes. · Ownership & Accountability Takes responsibility for deadlines and ensures tasks are delivered consistently and to a high standard. · Technical Curiosity Willingly interprets and applies UK GAAP guidance where needed and explores implications of unusual transactions. · Stakeholder Management Communicates clearly and professionally with auditors, internal finance teams, and operational colleagues. · Process Improvement Proactively identifies inefficiencies and implements sustainable improvements. · Data Fluency Comfortable working with large volumes of data, reconciliations, and understanding how systems interact.