Qualified Accountant/Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Poole - Dorset £50,000-£65,000

Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a growing multi-entity SME business to recruit a Group Management Accountant/ Finance Manager for an organisation in Poole, Dorset.

The Finance Job:

This hands-on Finance role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, producing group management accounts, and helping develop robust financial processes. The position is ideal for someone experienced in multi-entity accounting who enjoys working in a growing SME and leading a small finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and consolidated group management accounts.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• Review transactional finance work and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end processes and external accountants.
• Support new entity setups and drive process improvements.
• Provide financial insight to senior management.

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or exceptional QBE.
• Proven multi-entity management accounting experience.
• Experience managing finance staff.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills for non-finance stakeholders.

Benefits:

• 25 days holidays
• Group Life Insurance
• Pension
• Flexitime
• Cycle to work
• Employee discounts
• Casual dress code
• Company events
• Wellbeing programme

Why Apply?
An exciting opportunity to join a growing, collaborative business with huge potential to progress to FC and higher in the future. This role offers responsibility, variety, and the chance to shape finance processes across multiple entities while making a real impact on the business.

Job Overview
Position: Group Management Accountant
Location: Poole (Onsite, Monday to Friday)
Reports to: Head of Finance and CEO
Salary: £50,000 £65,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

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