Group Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant - Stafford - £50k

Are you a driven and ambitious accountant ready to step into a fast-paced, multi-faceted role where no two days look the same?

Our client, a privately owned service provider based in Stafford, is entering an exciting phase of growth, with multiple acquisitions, strategic disposals, and long-term investment in scale-up operations already underway. As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint a Group Management Accountant who is hands-on and hungry to grow.

This is not a corporate ivory tower, you'll be rolling your sleeves up across multiple entities, helping bring clarity to complexity and supporting strategic decisions at group level. This role offers rare exposure to M&A, due diligence, and business transformation projects, making it ideal for a first second-time mover from practice or someone currently in industry looking for more.

• Ownership of group management accounts and consolidated reporting across multiple trading entities
• Preparation of monthly board packs with variance analysis, commentary, and commercial insight
• Oversight of group cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Development and improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting structures
• Collaborating closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and accountability
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Supporting external audit and compliance requirements
• Working on ad-hoc commercial finance projects to support group strategy

What is required.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) - ideally a second-time mover from practice or someone with experience in multi-entity environments
• Confident with month-end close, group consolidation, and complex cash flows
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to develop, someone who's chomping at the bit to add value
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments

What you will receive

• Exposure to senior leadership and high-level decision making
• Opportunity to get under the skin of M&A activity and strategic growth planning
• Progression into management or commercial finance
• Work in a supportive, ambitious business where you'll be seen, heard, and developed
• A role that grows with you as the business scales

This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to gain invaluable exposure in a growing organisation!