The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a high-performing Group Finance team. This role is based within a central head office function and plays a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting while providing commercial support to senior stakeholders.You will support the Finance Manager in producing management accounts, ensuring strong financial control, and partnering closely with non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance and cost management.DutiesFinancial Reporting and ControlPrepare and post month-end and period-end journalsDeliver timely and accurate monthly management reporting and cost analysisReconcile key balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany balancesSupport capital expenditure accounting and challenge where appropriatePrepare and submit VAT returns and statutory questionnairesAssist with audits and the preparation of statutory accountsBusiness PartneringAct as a finance business partner to head office functionsProduce departmental cost reports with insightful commentarySupport budget preparation and forecasting processesProvide challenge and guidance to stakeholders on financial performance and spendAdditional ResponsibilitiesProvide cover and support to the Finance ManagerSupport purchase ledger and expenses processes where requiredAssist with intercompany transactions and rechargesPotential opportunity to line manage an Assistant ..... full job details .....