Group Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, up to 15 months) - Surrey (Hybrid working) | £50,000-£60,000

Are you a hands-on, adaptable Accountant looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced franchise industry environment? We're hiring on behalf of a dynamic business based in Surrey for a reliable and detail-driven Accountant to join their finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract (up to 15 months). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain wide exposure across a growing group and contribute meaningfully from day one.

In this varied role, you'll play a crucial part in both core finance operations and broader team support, from daily cashflow updates to management accounts and audit preparation. You'll need to be comfortable shifting between senior and junior tasks-and thrive on keeping everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily sales reporting and cashflow forecasting

Supporting Accounts Assistants and reviewing supplier invoices

Month-end duties including accruals, prepayments, and management accounts

Reconciliation of ledgers and balance sheet accounts

Quarterly VAT returns and forecasting assistance

Year-end audit prep and contributing to financial projects

Cross-functional support and resolving finance-related queries

Essential Skills & Experience:

Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE)

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable working to tight deadlines and juggling priorities

Desired Skills:

Experience in the Engineering or franchise industry

Exposure to multi-entity or group-level reporting

Confident working with operational teams across departments

This is an excellent contract opportunity for someone who's proactive, dependable, and ready to make a real impact in a busy finance team.

Apply now to take the next step in your accounting career.

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