The role sits at the heart of the Group Finance team and is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated Group Management Accounts, forecasts and budgets and assisting in smooth running of the accounts team. Duties and responsibilities Accounts management * Preparation of consolidated group management accounts, forecasts, budgets and plans, for number of holding companies. These will be for the Board of Directors and accuracy is therefore paramount * Preparation of consolidated key monthly flash reporting requirements * Support Business Units if/when reporting issues arise * Support functions by providing regular and ad-hoc data reporting * Review and approve banking transactions on a daily basis * Deputising for the Financial Controller * Drive efficiencies in data collection and reporting at the same time as improving the overall data quality * Preparation, analyses, reconciliation of monthly financial information * Assessing and implementation of internal controls * Assisting in creating and maintaining Company overhead budgets * Assisting management of General Ledger * Preparation of audit files and handling external auditors * Lead preparation and submission of Returns – CIS Paye/P11D/Vat etc * Assist in managing WIP (CVR Reconciliations),Retentions, Debtors, Creditors, Bank Reconciliation, P/C, C/C etc * Ensuring compliance with legislation