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Group Management Accountant

The Niche Partnership
Southampton Full-time GBP 45,000 – 60,000
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Ready to take ownership of group finance and shape the way reporting, cost control, and business partnering are done? This is your chance to step into a Group Management Accountant role where you’ll be at the heart of decision-making, working closely with every part of the business. If you want a role that’s as much about influence and improvement as it is about numbers, keep reading.

You’ll be the go-to person for all things management accounts, with the freedom to make the role your own. Expect real exposure to senior leaders, the chance to drive change, and a team that values your input. The office buzz is real, and you’ll be working with people who genuinely want finance to have a seat at the table. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work is recognised, this is it.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

  • Producing management accounts for multiple group companies, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow consolidation

  • Managing the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

  • Handling holding company accounts and quarterly VAT returns, end to end

  • Analysing costs, accruals, prepayments, and trends, and providing deep-dive analysis to the board

  • Partnering with heads of operations, HR, sales, IT, and commercial teams to drive cost control and business improvement

  • Holding departments to account and supporting business planning and forecasting

  • Supporting audit processes and statutory reporting

  • Acting as the Financial Controller’s right hand, helping to shape the finance function as the group evolves


What you will need:
  • Previous experience in a similar role (Management Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or similar)

  • PQ, qualified, or QBE – open to those with the right experience and mindset

  • Strong Excel skills, comfortable working with and improving established models

  • Excellent communication and soft skills – able to challenge, influence, and build relationships at all levels


What you will get:
  • 22 days holiday as standard, rising to 27 days for managers (plus bank holidays)

  • Annual profit share bonus

  • Study support for further qualifications

  • Flexible working hours

  • Free parking


If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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