Group Management Accountant - The Niche Partnership : Job Details

Are you an experienced Group Management Accountant or a 1st time mover from practice to industry seeking a reputable company that offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home), a competitive benefits package, and an opportunity to make an impact? This could be the role for you!We’re partnering with a recognised software organisation based in Greater Fareham, who are a family-run global design company. Their goal is to create family-friendly interactive entertainment featuring popular franchises, continuing their year on year growth plans. As the finance team expands, they have a newly created role as a Group Management Accountant to join their team. The focus of this Group Accountant position is to improve the accounts function and provide valuable insights. This role is not inheriting a list of existing job duties but will be developing the management reporting offering for the group, so an excellent opportunity to add real value to the organisation.In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely provision of monthly financial information and management accounts. You will also be key to our process improvement, reporting enhancements and creating best practice for the team.Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and produce management accounts, including group consolidated accounts for the Board and private equity owners
• Create, review, and reconcile group balance sheets, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support year-end statutory reporting and collaborate with relevant team members
• Ensure high-quality financial data reporting and accuracy, addressing issues in current management accounts
• Redesign and resolve issues in the balance sheet, including clarifying accruals, and provide guidance to the general finance team
• Focus on reviewing rather than inputting to the General Ledger; ensure accuracy in financial data managed by the Finance Controller and their team
• Develop and enhance the management accounts pack to provide more insightful information for management and improve reporting for external stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a practice background, preferably from a small to medium firm
• Background in outsourcing practice dealing with management accounts for clients is advantageous
• Candidates nearing qualification or transitioning from practice to industry
• Experience with Netsuite desirable
• Open /approachable personality
• Happy with problem solving
• Open to Newly qualified with 2 years post qualified experience
• 1st time mover practice to industry (Not essential)
• Management accountant experience from Industry and practice backgrounds
• Must hold 
• Professional accounting qualification with membership (desirable 

What’s in it for you:

• Medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Annual bonus  
• Free snacks/drinks
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Hybrid working offering 2 days office, 3 days work from home 

We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.