Group Management Accountant

The GF Group of companies is one of the region's largest privately owned employers, with brands such as Great Annual Savings Group, Spennymoor Town Football Club and the newly created GF Community Foundation. With roots firmly in our local area, our Chief Executive inspires with his vision of hope and opportunity for all and following the restructure of the existing finance team, we are looking for an enthusiastic, talented part qualified accountant to help support the growth of the business.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager this role will be an integral part of the team taking ownership for the management accounts reporting within the Group.

This group role will demand a technically sound approach to the production of multiple sets of management accounts (the group has more than one business interest), as well as offering narrative on the performance of the group. Alongside monthly reporting, this role will also look to identify areas of concern, or development and offer suggestions for appropriate controls or improvements.

Based at the newly developed, state of the art Seaham headquarters.

Salary; generous basic + opportunity for an annual bonus and share options (to be launched in September 21). Where appropriate, study support will also be offered as part of the self-development within the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly full management accounts (multiple) ready for review by Head of Finance & divisional MD's of group entities.
• Management of monthly and adhoc payment runs.
• Full balance sheet reconciliations
• Working alongside individuals who are responsible for the transactional element of the P&L; purchase and sales ledger, journals, expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring costs and expenditure, looking to reduce cost through efficiencies.
• Provide support for the smooth running of a fleet management process.
• Provide support during the annual audit.
• P11D preparation and submission.
• Bookkeeping and cash management for subsidiary businesses within the Group.?
• VAT returns.
• Support on all insurance related matters, including fleet.
• Management of 2 members of the finance team including monthly performance reviews.

Skills/Experience

• Qualified AAT, or Part Qualified ACCA /CIMA, or equivalent.
• Have an exceptional level of IT skills, specifically Excel
• Use of Sage Line 50 would also be favourable.
• Be a proven people manager with experience in training and development supported by monthly and annual reviews for each individual.
• Be able to add value and reduce costs through effective process and people management