Group Management Accountant

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are seeking a Group Management Accountant to lead multi‑entity accounting, cost analysis and internal reporting for our fast‑growing advisory firm. You will partner with finance, tax and payroll teams, drive month‑end close efficiency and produce board and lender reports across jurisdictions.

Role Snapshot

• Lead month‑end close for multiple entities
• Drive cost‑centre and intercompany reconciliations
• Partner with FP&A, Tax and Payroll on financial reporting
• Produce board and lender reports
• Support year‑end audit and statutory filings
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies
• Manage supplier cost‑push processes
• Provide ad‑hoc cost analysis

Must-Have Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel
• ERP systems proficiency
• Proven month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end close experience
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• progressive accounting
• managerial accounting
• month‑end close
• ACCA
• ACA
• CPA
• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
• Fluent English required

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Multi‑entity, international or shared services experience
• Experience with IFS ERP or similar systems
• Background in professional services, consulting or advisory
• Finance transformation / process optimisation exposure
• Exposure to finance transformation projects
• Continuous improvement mindset
• multi‑entity international environment
• professional services
• Professional Services
• Consulting
• Advisory

Work Setup

• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Oversee end‑to‑end accounting and tax compliance for several entities
• Act as business partner to analyse cost performance and variances to budget
• Create and refine cost‑centre posting and intercompany reconciliation processes
• Manage supplier cost‑push activities across the group
• Prepare monthly board and lender reports and support audit activities
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance
• Coordinate statutory account preparation and filing across jurisdictions
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Payroll and wider finance teams for consistent reporting

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience in professional services, consulting or advisory environments
• Exposure to finance transformation, process optimisation or system implementation projects
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering mindset
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities