Location: Hybrid - two days per week in our Rochdale officeContract: 14-16-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)Department: Group Finance Marston Holdings is one of the UK''s leading debt recovery and enforcement services providers, supporting local and central government, utilities and the private sector. Through its specialist businesses, the Group delivers technology-enabled solutions across debt collection, enforcement and recovery, alongside clean air and traffic management services. Introduction into the position We are looking for an experienced Group Management Accounting Manager to join our Group Finance team on a 14-16-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will lead Group month-end reporting, balance sheet governance and financial control across a complex, multi-entity, PE-backed environment. You will play a key role in the external audit process, improving reconciliations and reporting processes, and supporting the Group''s legal entity rationalisation programme. You will also manage a small team and work closely with finance teams across the business to ensure accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting. What you will be doing: Lead the Group month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting against agreed deadlines. Own Group balance sheet integrity, leading reconciliation and clean-up activities, reviewing balances and resolving historical items and discrepancies. ..... full job details .....