Role: Senior Management Accountant

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Location: Shrewsbury/Hybrid

Are you an experienced and driven Management Accountant ready to take the lead in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance division, where you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance, managing budgets, and providing crucial financial insights to shape strategic decisions.

Why Join CSG?

This is not just a typical accounting role – it’s an opportunity to make an impact by leading the financial function within a growing and dynamic division. You'll work alongside senior leaders and contribute to the success of key projects while ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Your expertise will guide the business in making data-driven decisions, ultimately driving the division’s growth and success.

As Senior Management Accountant, you will:

• Manage the operational financial function for 4 brands within the CSG-Education division, ensuring accurate monthly accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Build strong relationships with senior management and operational leaders to provide financial guidance and insights.
• Consolidate P&L statements with detailed variance analysis, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant.
• Oversee operational control accounts (e.g. prepayments, accruals) and identify risks and opportunities to minimise future cost pressures.
• Review financial processes and recommend improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage and mentor a newly qualified Management Accountant, helping them develop their skills and achieve their potential.
• Manage a team of 2 Accounts Receivable and 1 Accounts Payable staff.
• Offer strategic advice on the financial implications of operational decisions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Assist with payroll cost monitoring, headcount control, and expenditure management in line with internal controls.

What We Require:

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Proven track record in managing P&L statements, with the ability to handle complex financial data.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish
• Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
• Life assurance coverage
• Companywide events

About Commercial Services Group:

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 30 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.