Senior Management Accountant

Role:Senior Management Accountant

Location:Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based

Contract:Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary:£47,025 - £57,475 Dependent on experience &DiscretionaryBonus Scheme

Company:EG Group

About the Role

Our Finance Department is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join us. In this role, you will be part of our diverse Country Finance Team and you will provide dedicated accounting support by producing monthly management accounts and accomplishing key financial close & day-to-day activities efficiently.

You will be an essential asset in supporting the Financial Controller & Finance Manager in driving forward projects, achieving business objectives and leading the team to success. The role involves cross-department collaboration, interacting with senior stakeholders, financial reporting and implementing process improvements.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong business acumen who can hit the ground running. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with ambitions to excel their career within a corporate organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Cross-department collaboration inclusive of attending and speaking in business meetings, presenting in front of colleagues and knowledge sharing

Monthly / Quarterly / Annual reporting preparation & consolidation

Project work involving creating, leading or supporting projects

Performing management accounting duties with accuracy and attention to detail

oMonthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

oPosting key journals entries

oBalance sheet reconciliations

Identify areas of improvement and implement robust processes

Support with financial internal & external auditors

Assist with year-end statutory accounts

Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements

Ensure consistent documentation of tasks and activities according to internal policies

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Accountant ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent

Strong attention to detail, analytical and technical skills

Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with senior stakeholders

Pro-active work ethic with high productivity

Proficient in accounting software & creating reports

Adaptable and open to changing priorities

Benefits & Rewards

Performance Based Bonus Scheme

Employee Life Assurance

EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants

ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores

EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers

Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice

Learning & Development access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group

Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices

Free Secure Car Parking

Dress Down Fridays

Flexi-Time

Prayer and Ablution Facilities

Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities

Sit / Stand Desk Facilities

Work Anniversary Rewards

Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is one of the worlds leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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