Job Description
My client, with its flagship HO based in Nantwich, Cheshire, is the UK market leader in its specialist Distribution/Logistics sector market.
A technically strong qualified Group Accounting Manager is required within the Central Finance Team on an initial 15-month fixed term Contract basis to cover for maternity leave. Strong prospects of this initial Contract role turning into a longer term Perm career opportunity if desired by both parties.
My client seeks a high calibre ACA/ACCA who is available to start by January/February 2026.
This will be a hybrid role with 3 days per week operating at the Nantwich Group HO within the Central Finance Team with the other 2 days on a flexible WFH basis.
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, key duties/responsibilities will include:
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* Head up a small qualified Group Accounts team.
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* Production of consolidated month end Management Accounts.
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* Input into compilation of the year end Statutory Accounts
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* Input into Group Budgeting & Forecasting
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* Cashflow management.
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* Support to the Tax team re Tax Computations.
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* Proactive input to ongoing Financial Systems improvement initiatives and other financial projects.
Candidate profile:
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* Qualified ACA/ACCA.
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* Group Accounting/Reporting experience within a medium-large company and/or strong Practice experience dealing with similar significant sized clients.
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* Technically sound with strong Systems/Excel skills.
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* Confident and assured with good interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively at all levels across the Organisation.
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* Critically, available by January/February 2026, to start either in the New Year or by beginning of March latest.
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* Live within reasonable commutable driving range to be able to be based for 3 days per week at the Nantwich HO.
Package:
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* £75k-£85k PAYE on client payroll.
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* Completion Bonus - 10% of salary
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* Pension scheme
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* Health Insurance
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* Life Assurance
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* 28 days + statutory holidays.
As stated, this is a fixed term 15 month Contract with a Completion Bonus paid at the end of this period - however, if desired by both sides there would be a strong prospect of this turning into a longer term exciting Perm career opportunity operating within this v successful and growing market-leading Group who are a highly respected leading employer within the region.
Please send your CV in strictest confidence to Martin Morgan, the advising consultant - all relevant applicants can expect a prompt response.