We are looking for a Qualified Accountant with excellent experience in Management Accounting and Financial Operations to support the growth of The Explorer Group. The business has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and there are plans in place for further growth and development as they grow the franchise base. This is a busy and fast-paced environment and we are looking for someone with excellent potential to grow with the business and add value through financial information. Your initial role will be to own and deliver the Management Accounting process, to manage financial operations and play an active role in external reporting and statutory reporting via their professional advisors. The aim will be to add commercial value through cost-base control initiatives and supporting top-line growth with financial data. You will also be involved in the implementation of systems, processes and new ways of working to improve the finance function. We are looking for someone with an outgoing and partnering focused mentality who can grow their career with the business as they seek to ensure financial health is maintained at all phases of business growth. Your role will include: Production and review of monthly management accounts and operational reports for four franchises, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will eventually provide financial analysis and support strategic decision-making once you have got to grips with the business. Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines will be owned and managed by this person, you will manage the timetable and ensure this is executed effectively. You will also be a key point of contact for external auditors and other professional advisors. Supporting growth will be a key output, you will achieve this by controlling the cost base, supporting top-line growth initiatives and be actively engaged in the growth of the franchise base. You will use excellent interpersonal skills to influence non-finance staff in the wider business. Financial Operations will be controlled by this person including payroll processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, you will achieve this through managing and mentoring a team of 2 to deliver training and help with their professional growth. You will improve systems, processes and ways of working. Initially working with financial systems including Xero, Sage Payroll, and others, you will play an active role in the planned changeover of financial systems, contributing to planning, implementation, and training during the transition. A more detailed job description is available upon application. The candidate we are looking for: Proven experience in an accounting and finance role in a busy and complex team or environment, you will be able to demonstrate experience of handling complexity and pace. You will be a fully-qualified accountant. Strong knowledge of all forms of financial reporting, financial operations, financial systems and a general awareness of adding value through financial information. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is very important, you will be tech savvy and have experience of contributing to improvement and development of ways of working. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, we are looking for someone who can use information to understand how a business can improve and to share that advice with key team members. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, you will directly manage and lead a team of people but you will be expected to provide advice and service to senior staff out with the finance team. We are looking for a well-rounded professional who would thrive in a small-team within an owner-managed setting. Communication skills are vitally important as is the ability to be a positive influence within the organisation. To find out more, please apply with your CV and contact details. Our experienced consultant will ring you for an initial private consultation. Eden Scott acts as an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer for the delivery of temporary and interim solutions.