About Us JMG Group is a private equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since we completed our MBO in November 2020. We place over £250m of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are well respected in the industry. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit an additional Group Management Accountant to be based out of our new Finance HQ based next to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yeadon. The primary areas of focus of the role are: Accurate preparation, production and review of the monthly financial reporting for your portfolio of entities Ensure the financial records for your portfolio of entities are complete and accurate, free from material error. Responsible for producing key operational balance sheet controls, to be reviewed by the Group Finance Controller .Taking action to investigate any errors or unreconciled accounts. Ownership for completing the Prepared by Client requirements (PBC) audit requests for your area of responsibility to agreed deadlines. Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for the production of the monthly financial reports for your portfolio of entities to tight reporting deadlines (per the month end timetable) Provide support to the Group Finance Controller in overseeing the Group accounts payable team and with efficient operation of standard processes and key controls Take ownership for the reconciliation of key balance sheet controls for your portfolio of entities and any additional balance sheet reconciliations, as agreed.To be completed to agreed month end deadlines. Ensure that key balance sheet reconciliations are presented to a high professional standard and communicate a clear understanding of what the balance sheet figure relates to.Assigning a RAG status to the applicable accounts. Support the Group Finance Controller with the centralising of the operational finance activities of acquired companies into our central team.Assist in the planning and executing of the finance integration activity so that the finance management and reporting requirements of the integrated company continue uninterrupted Contribute to high level monthly reporting on the status of key balance sheet controls and provide an early warning of any emerging risk or issues Responsible for the production of key general ledger reconciliations and lead schedules that support the efficient sign-off of the annual statutory audit, for your portfolio of entities.In particular the general ledger reconciliation for revenue and introducer expense. Act as a point of contact in the business to help with queries on the financial reporting and records for your portfolio of entities. Assist with the production of the tax packs to ensure the annual tax returns are complete and accurate, as required. Assist with completing the Prepared by Client requirements (PBC) audit requests and any additional queries from the auditors. Approval of bank payments in line with group policies. Reconciliation and balancing of the daily cash book, day-end and month-end procedures, as required. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant departments in order to collate accurate and timely management information. During busy periods you maybe required to help with Cost centre coding and maintaining the workflow approval process of purchase ledger invoices, credit cards and staff expenses operated via a central purchase ledger. To be successful in this role you will have experience of working in a strong financial control environment as a qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA Accountant (or PQ with 4 years experience in industry). Insurance experience is preferred, however not essential. Financial services or other transferable industries could be considered. Also, anyone looking to make the leap from a client money insurer background could be considered with training to support the transition. Key skills: Excellent organisation skills Good Excel and all-round IT skills High level of accuracy and good attention to detail. Good communicator with strong interpersonal skill and emotional intelligence Able to work autonomously and flexibly Positive enthusiastic approach with a can-do attitude The ability to work independently and to tight and evolving deadlines You will ideally be located close to Leeds Bradford Airport and be happy (once fully trained on our systems) to work in a hybrid 3:2 home/office working pattern.