Senior Management Accountant

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Breedon on the Hill.
 
 This role includes:

  • Delivery of month end / year end timetable for GB Materials, including the year-end audit
  • Responsibility for the GB Materials Balance Sheet
  • To ensure statutory tax and financial deadlines are met in an accurate and timely manner
  • Responsibility for ensuring the division adheres to internal control deadlines
  • Line management of the central finance Management Accountants

This role is being offered on a hybrid basis, requiring 3 days at Breedon on the Hill. The remaining 2 days can be worked from home.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participation in Health & Safety awareness and support across the sites
  • Line manager to management accountants to support with their work and personal development
  • Oversee the month end process for the central management accounting team, identifying opportunities for improvement both in terms of controls and process efficiency 
  • Build effective working relationships with the Finance Business Partnering teams to ensure that their needs are being met and that a high level of service support is provided 
  • To review balance sheet reconciliations as required and ensure reconciling items are understood, actioned and resolved quickly, thereby ensuring effective controls are in place
  • Lead on the year end statutory audit by liaising with various departments across Breedon, to provide supporting evidence to the external auditors and meet the deadlines
  • Supporting the management accountant team in the delivery of statutory tax & ONS submissions, ensuring submissions are complete and accurate
  • Actively involved & working closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager to deliver projects to improve control processes and enhance business reporting/insight
  • Be first response to technical queries from the Finance Business Partnering teams and other areas of the business
  • All other duties or tasks as requested by your line manager
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • Accountant qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is required.
  • Team leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
  • You must be able to demonstrate a high level of written and numerical literacy.
  • Well-developed relationship management skills, including credibility & influencing skills, are required.
Job Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company Car Allowance 
  • Aviva Pension Scheme
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance 
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands


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