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Role:Management Accountant
Location:Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based
Contract:Full Time / Permanent
Salary:£36,575 - £47,025 Dependent on experience &Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Company:EG Group
About the role
Our Finance Team is looking for a Management Accountant, in this role you will be part of our Country Finance Team and you will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, assisting in year end audits, producing journals and supporting with project work.
Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, you will work in collaboration with experienced and knowledgeable senior finance partners & accountants. This is the perfect opportunity for a qualified accountant who is looking to take their finance career to the next level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated.
Production and posting of key journals including accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
Support the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis to assist decision making for local teams.
Develop robust processes and controls to ensure risks are managed appropriately in line with Group requirements.
Assist in the production of accurate monthly and quarterly flash results for Financial Planning and Commercial teams.
Assisting in year-end statutory audit process.
Other ad hoc projects as required by Finance Director or Financial Controller.
Manage the Fixed Asset Register and ensure timely postings on acquisition/disposal of assets.
Work with Transaction Services (AP/AR/Banking) to facilitate a smooth month-end process.
Support variance and trend analysis by site, by GL line item.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA or a part-qualified accountant qualified by experience
Great attention to detail
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Experienced in Microsoft Excel
Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
Willingness to learn
Team player
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.
