Group Management Accountant

Location Tunbridge Wells
Salary Paying £50k - £65k DOE
Contract Permanent
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Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £50k - £65k

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

We are recruiting a Group Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established international retail group with a growing global e-commerce operation.

This is a broad, hands-on role for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who wants genuine ownership rather than a narrow slice of the month-end process. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will produce the group's management accounts, own indirect tax compliance, and act as a key contact through the annual audit — while working closely with FP&A and budget holders across the business.

It suits someone who enjoys pace, variety and being close to commercial decision-making.

What you'll be doing

  • Delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting
  • Preparing variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior year
  • Supporting FP&A with annual budgets, forecasts and periodic reforecasts
  • Partnering with budget holders to provide financial information and improve the accuracy of planning
  • Producing cost centre reporting, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities
  • Supporting year-end close, ensuring information is complete, accurate and on time
  • Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and contributing to a strong control environment
  • Preparing audit schedules and working papers, acting as a key contact during the external audit
  • Owning group VAT, sales tax and indirect tax compliance, ensuring returns are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines
  • Driving continuous improvement across reporting, processes, controls and systems

What we're looking for

  • Part-qualified fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Experience as a Management Accountant, Group Accountant or in a similar finance role
  • Exposure to budgeting and forecasting
  • An understanding of group reporting and consolidation
  • Experience supporting external audits and preparing supporting schedules
  • Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns, with a good grasp of indirect tax compliance
  • A positive, adaptable approach — someone who takes the initiative, spots improvements and supports colleagues in a fast-paced environment

What success looks like

A clean, timely month-end close. Management accounts and commentary the business trusts. Budget and forecast submissions delivered to timetable. A clean audit with minimal control issues. Strong relationships with FP&A and budget holders.

What's on offer

  • £50k - £65k
  • Hybrid / flexible working arrangement

Apply now

Consultant

Dan Gladwin

Director