Management Accountant
Posted 2 days ago by EG Group
£47,025 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Management Accountant role at EG Group involves producing monthly management accounts, assisting with year-end audits, and supporting project work within the Country Finance Team. This position is ideal for a part-qualified accountant seeking to advance their finance career while collaborating with experienced finance professionals. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Produce and post key journals including accruals and prepayments.
- Support the commercial finance team with performance analysis.
- Develop processes and controls to manage risks in line with Group requirements.
- Assist in producing accurate monthly and quarterly financial results.
- Support the year-end statutory audit process.
- Manage the Fixed Asset Register and ensure timely postings.
- Facilitate a smooth month-end process with Transaction Services.
- Support variance and trend analysis by site and GL line item.
Key Skills:
- Part Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
- Great attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to learn.
- Team player.
Salary (Rate): £47,025 yearly
City: Blackburn
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Role: Management Accountant
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £36,575 - £47,025 (Dependent on Experience)
Company: EG Group
About The Role
Our Finance Team is looking for a Management Accountant. In this role, you will be part of our Country Finance Team and will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, assisting in year-end audits, producing journals, and supporting project work. Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, you will collaborate with experienced and knowledgeable senior finance partners and accountants. This is the perfect opportunity for a part qualified accountant who is looking to take their finance career to the next level.
Why Join EG Group?
- Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
- Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
- Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
- Free secure on-site parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Free VDU eye test
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated.
- Production and posting of key journals including accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
- Support the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis to assist decision making for local teams
- Develop robust processes and controls to ensure risks are managed appropriately in line with Group requirements.
- Assist in the production of accurate monthly and quarterly flash results for Financial Planning and Commercial teams.
- Assisting in the year-end statutory audit process.
- Other ad hoc projects as required by Finance Director or Financial Controller.
- Manage the Fixed Asset Register and ensure timely postings on acquisition/disposal of assets.
- Work with Transaction Services (AP/AR/Banking) to facilitate a smooth month-end process.
- Support variance and trend analysis by site, by GL line item.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What We’re Looking For
- Part Qualified accountant
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
- Willingness to learn
- Team player
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group
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