Role: Group Management Accountant Location: Stafford Salary: 45-50kWe are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Management Accountant to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, supporting robust financial decision-making and ensuring compliance across the organisation. This role is essential in supporting Group finance functions, managing a small finance team, and ensuring high standards in reporting, forecasting, and controls.The Management Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director and other members of the SMT to provide strategic financial insight, maintain operational excellence, and drive improvements in financial systems and processesQualifications and Experience;- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience, and a good understanding of Group accounting.- ''Can do'' attitude; someone who is open to change and finding ways of improving processes, controls, and operational practices within the business.- Someone who can understand operational requirements and translate them into financial metrics / targets / forecasts and help non-financial staff within the business manage the financial implications of decisions.- Good working knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.- Good working knowledge of accounting platforms (Sage preferred).- Good/advanced Excel skills, leverage excel to improve/streamline finance functions and help team members improve their efficiency by leveraging excel better.- Good financial modelling