Group Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant | Tunbridge Wells / Hybrid Working | Paying £50k - £65k DOE

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £50k - £65k

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

We are recruiting a Group Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established international retail group with a growing global e-commerce operation.

This is a broad, hands-on role for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who wants genuine ownership rather than a narrow slice of the month-end process. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will produce the group's management accounts, own indirect tax compliance, and act as a key contact through the annual audit — while working closely with FP&A and budget holders across the business.

It suits someone who enjoys pace, variety and being close to commercial decision-making.

What you'll be doing

\n
• Delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting
\n
• Preparing variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior year
\n
• Supporting FP&A with annual budgets, forecasts and periodic reforecasts
\n
• Partnering with budget holders to provide financial information and improve the accuracy of planning
\n
• Producing cost centre reporting, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities
\n
• Supporting year-end close, ensuring information is complete, accurate and on time
\n
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and contributing to a strong control environment
\n
• Preparing audit schedules and working papers, acting as a key contact during the external audit
\n
• Owning group VAT, sales tax and indirect tax compliance, ensuring returns are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines
\n
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting, processes, controls and systems
\n

What we're looking for

\n
• Part-qualified fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
\n
• Experience as a Management Accountant, Group Accountant or in a similar finance role
\n
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting
\n
• An understanding of group reporting and consolidation
\n
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing supporting schedules
\n
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns, with a good grasp of indirect tax compliance
\n
• A positive, adaptable approach — someone who takes the initiative, spots improvements and supports colleagues in a fast-paced environment
\n

What success looks like

A clean, timely month-end close. Management accounts and commentary the business trusts. Budget and forecast submissions delivered to timetable. A clean audit with minimal control issues. Strong relationships with FP&A and budget holders.

What's on offer

\n
• £50k - £65k
\n
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangement
\n