Group Assistant Management Accountant
Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire
Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to develop their career within a Group Finance function. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key supporting role in the preparation of consolidated group accounts, management reporting, and head office accounting activities. The role offers broad exposure across the group and provides a strong platform for progression.
Key Responsibilities
Group Consolidation Support
* Assist in the preparation of monthly group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
* Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances across group entities, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Support the collation of financial submissions from subsidiary entities and ensure completeness and accuracy of data received.
Group Reporting
* Support the preparation of monthly Group management accounts packs.
* Contribute to the production of group budgets and forecasts.
* Assist with year-end statutory reporting processes and liaison with external auditors as required.
Head Office Companies
* Prepare monthly management accounts for head office entities, including accruals, prepayments and journals.
* Maintain accurate records of head office costs and ensure correct cost allocations across group entities.
* Support the preparation and monitoring of head office budgets and forecasts.
* Process and review overhead invoices, working with the accounts payable function as required.
* Complete VAT returns for central companies.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring all items are properly supported and cleared promptly.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of the reconciliation process to enhance control and efficiency.
Ad Hoc Activities including support for the Tax team
* Provide support on group-wide finance projects and system improvement initiatives as required.
* Respond to ad hoc financial queries and assist with any other tasks as reasonably required by the Group Finance Manager.
* Intrastat/EC Sales List reporting
* Assist with preparation of PSA
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
* Part-qualified accountant working towards CIMA or equivalent.
* Solid understanding of core accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
* Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation.
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Job Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free on-site Parking
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Volunteer Scheme
* Share Save Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
* Discount Scheme
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