Job Description

Who we are in a nutshell.
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it's our job to help keep our customers assets' legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.
Our Finance Team is a core function, managing a wide range of responsibilities including commercial finance, financial analysis, accounts, credit control, and payroll. As a growing organisation with multiple companies within our group and private equity backing, our finance team is constantly engaged with diverse and stimulating tasks and the autonomy and exposure you will get is unparalleled.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our brilliant team.
What will you be doing?
As a Management Accountant for BES Group, you will report in to the Commercial Finance Team and prepare management accounts for the BES Group divisions. You'll complete reporting on both gross profit and overhead performance and conduct analysis to support both the executive team and the operational managing directors. The scope of this role will grow over time as you develop your skills and experience.
You will:

• Produce and be responsible for a variety of gross profit and overhead P&L cost centres and produce their monthly management accounts
• Review and analyse both revenue and costs to support accuracy of accounts, including providing accurate commentary and investigation into variances
• Post consolidated invoice journals/prepayments/accruals and various other month end journals
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting, forecasting and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and systems
• Complete VAT returns
• Attend monthly meetings with the Exec team and P&L owners to discuss performance

As part of our team, you will get:

• A salary of up to 50,000, depending on experience
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 2 x life cover
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday every year
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Fundraising support for your chosen charity

To join our team, you will need:

• Part Qualified/ Qualified
• Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Experience in accounting for stock
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail and enthusiasm to challenge and improve processes.
• Willingness to adapt
• Desire to learn new technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise workloads.

We want you to be you
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that's what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What's more, we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we're looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click "Apply". We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it's that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.

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