Our client is seeking an experienced Group Accountant (Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA), to take ownership of the full finance function across the Group. Reporting directly to the family owners, this is a hands-on, senior role covering everything from detailed day-to-day bookkeeping to multi-entity management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting. Beyond core finance, the role includes responsibility for compliance, insurance, and financial risk management, making this position a key partner to the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting Manage the full accounting cycle from transactional processing and bookkeeping through to management accounts and final accounts. Maintain accurate ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations. Produce timely monthly management accounts for multiple companies. Multi-Entity & Divisional Reporting Oversee and reconcile separate P&Ls for Vending, Cleaning, Catering & Property divisions. Provide clear visibility of performance by division and business unit. Wages & Pension Oversee Monthly Payroll processing (carried out by external bureau) including NEST pension and PAYE payments. Financial Leadership Lead cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting across the Group. Maintain robust financial controls and processes. Strategic Insight Provide financial analysis to support pricing decisions, capital expenditure, and investment appraisals. Support branch and divisional profitability analysis. Year-End & External Liaison Work closely with external accountants on year-end accounts and audit Management Information Prepare management reporting packs including KPIs, MI, and detailed cash flow analysis. Operational & Compliance Support Oversee business insurance, compliance requirements, and financial risk management. Provide operational financial support to senior management. Experience & Qualifications Strong all-round accounting background with excellent hands-on bookkeeping skills. Proven experience in multi-entity and multi-P&L environments. Background in service, distribution, or multi-division businesses preferred. Strong technical accounting knowledge. Experience with accounting systems such as Opera Pegasus or Sage 50. Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial control. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Hours Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment who is operating as an employment agency/business. Your application will be sent to one of our consultants for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours your application has not been successful. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. Both Bagnall Hopkins and our clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. For Bagnall Hopkins GDPR policy and how your data will be handled, as well as what your rights are, please visit our website and go to our Privacy Policy