Job Description

Group Finance Manager - Reporting and Control
At Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG), our Group Finance team are looking for a Finance Manager to take the lead of financial accounting matters such as the preparation of statutory accounts under FRS 101/FRS 102 for a range of subsidiaries, preparation of robust consolidated group accounts under IFRS and day to day management of the external audit. If you're someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys the variety that comes with working across multiple businesses, and isn't fazed by a bit of complexity, this could be a great fit.
You'll be working from our open-plan Castleford head office (just a 5-minute walk from the train station, and close to the M62 and A1, with on-site parking). The office is relaxed, collaborative, and welcoming - plus, we've got a great breakout area with a PlayStation, pool table, board games, and coffee machine.
What you'll be doing
As well as being the business lead on all statutory reporting and audit matters, as Group Finance Manager you will also ensure strong controls and processes are in place across the group around period end close and group reporting, including monthly consolidated management accounts and ensuring balance sheet integrity.
In this role there is also the objective to leverage efficiency across the PTSG Group in terms of financial processes, accounting and reporting. A key element to this role will be embedding new ways of working and ensuring best practice approaches are adopted across the group, as well as standardising processes and controls.
Day to day responsibilities

• Lead on driving a timely, accurate and compliant period end and year-end financial close process across the Group
• System owner for Onestream, ensuring all entities management reporting packs are produced on a timely basis and reconciled to Sage, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement
• Preparation of monthly group consolidation, including consolidation adjustments and accounting for Holding companies, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Ensure timely resolution on intercompany discrepancies as well as managing the Group intercompany reconciliation process
• Maintenance of Onestream and Sage chart of accounts and associated mapping tables
• Ensure legal entity (stat accounts) to management accounts is fully reconciled
• Oversee capex and disposals reporting as well as fixed asset accounting, including lease accounting (IFRS16)
• Business lead on all technical accounting matters for the group, including bad debt provisioning (IFRS9), revenue recognition (IFRS15) and lease accounting (IFRS16)
• Responsibility for leading the annual audit process and key contact for external auditors, whilst also supporting the wider PTSG team on key deliverables
• Preparation of consolidated group accounts under IFRS and lead on production of subsidiary statutory accounts under FRS101/FRS102
• iXBRL tagging of financial statements to support the group's corporation tax submissions
• Oversight of tax reporting processes and compliance, working with external providers
• Group-wide planning of annual stock counts as well as ensuring ongoing processes and controls in place regarding accounting for inventory
• Support the finance integration of any acquisitions, including accounting treatment, reporting structure, and control processes

What we're looking for

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Practice trained and/or with strong experience working in a financial accounting role with a clear track record in financial control or group reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (including IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16) and their appropriate application
• Experience of group accounting and/or working in a centralised finance team of a large multi-entity group would be advantageous
• Basic understanding of UK taxation
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in managing deadlines, priorities, and team performance in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with financial systems, consolidation tools, and process automation is an advantage

What in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts on everyday shopping, fashion, tech, holidays, meals out, gyms & more
• Hybrid working
• On-site parking
• A supportive team, friendly office culture, and plenty of chances to learn

Ready to join a team that values what you bring. We'd love to hear from you.
PTSG is one of Europe's leading providers of specialist services to the construction and FM sectors. It was formed in 2007 with a handful of people and a vision to deliver the full range of specialist building services from 'under one roof'. After almost 17 years of successive growth, that vision has been achieved.
The Group's five business divisions operate independently or combine to deliver a complete solution including: facade access and fall arrest equipment, lightning protection and electrical compliance, high-level services, fire solutions and water treatment.
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A little about PTSG: PTSG is one of Europe's leading providers of specialist services to the construction and FM sectors. It was formed in 2007 with a handful of people and a vision to deliver the full range of specialist building services from 'under one roof'. After almost 17 years of successive growth, that vision has been achieved.
The Group's five business divisions operate independently or combine to deliver a complete solution including: facade access and fall arrest equipment, lightning protection and electrical compliance, high-level services, fire solutions and water treatment.
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