Role: Senior Management Accountant

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £47,025 - £57,475

Company: EG Group

About the Role…

Our Finance Department is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join us. In this role, you will be part of our diverse Country Finance Team and you will provide dedicated accounting support by producing monthly management accounts and accomplishing key financial close & day-to-day activities efficiently.

You will be an essential asset in supporting the Financial Controller & Finance Manager in driving forward projects, achieving business objectives and leading the team to success. The role involves cross-department collaboration, interacting with senior stakeholders, financial reporting and implementing process improvements.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong business acumen who can hit the ground running. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with ambitions to excel their career within a corporate organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cross-department collaboration inclusive of attending and speaking in business meetings, presenting in front of colleagues and knowledge sharing
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual reporting preparation & consolidation
• Project work involving creating, leading or supporting projects
• Prepare and provide relevant and timely management accounts (including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements) within agreed service standards to senior management
• Extract complex data from multiple sources, check integrity and produce reports for use in management decision-making Support with financial internal & external auditors
• Support the annual audit process and the development of the business audit and risk management strategy and reporting processes as they evolve and develop
• Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements
• Ensure consistent documentation of tasks and activities according to internal policies
• Produce all defined periodic financial monitoring and other reports as required

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and technical skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with senior stakeholders
• Pro-active work ethic with high productivity
• Proficient in accounting software & creating reports
• Adaptable and open to changing priorities

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group? 

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.