Purpose of the role: This roles forms part of a team responsible for: Management accounting – to ensure the accurate and timely production of period end reporting and the production of the management accounts/statutory accounts. Financial reporting – to ensure the underlying financial records accurately reflect the results of the Group and its subsidiaries. Systems/Process development - to review the procedures used within the team, continually challenging to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications/Experience Required: Preference for someone part qualified in an accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA) Preference for experience in Navision Preference for someone with management accounts experience Key Skills Required: Ability to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines and prioritise work Excellent Excel skills (advanced knowledge preferable) Technically motivated, detailed, thorough and accurate with a high level of attention to detail A positive approach and drive to deliver excellent customer service Excellent written and verbal communications to all stakeholder levels Ability to work individually as well as part of a team Key Responsibilities: To assist with the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, through taking control of various P&L lines with supporting schedules, commentary and variance analysis. Ensure all periodic Balance Sheet reconciliations are produced to a high standard and are ready for review, ensuring unusual transactions are raised and dealt with in a timely manner. To ensure that all accounting journals are calculated accurately and correctly in line with Group policies and accounting standards - including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and group consolidation journals. To ensure that queries from Operations are responded to accurately and concisely within agreed SLAs, adhering to the P&L Helpdesk timeframes. To train and coach deputy managers through the Accolade programme, presenting to large groups when and as required. To aid Operations in any training requirements which may include induction sessions or attending area meetings (travel may be required). Ad hoc work to support the wider Group Finance team as required. From time-to-time responsibilities within the team may be rotated in order to ensure that team members have a broad range of knowledge of the accounting and the business. A little bit about us… The Solihull Pub Support Team offices are light and airy offices in Shirley, Solihull, where you will be greeted by our Welcome Team. We have free onsite secure parking with EV charging and cycle storage, a subsidised canteen serving breakfast and lunch, as well as an onsite pub used for social events. The offices are fully accessible. What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Pension Vitality Healthcare Opt in dental insurance programme Annual bonus scheme The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at. If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist youPlease contact (url removed). LI-HR1