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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.
