management accountant Diss, England
Job description
CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
The Group generates revenue of more than £500m from 500 practices across 3 countries, with more than 8,000 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.
The leadership team of CVS carry the attributes of the animal caring focus throughout the Group. Employees are supported to learn and grow, internal promotions are encouraged and the dynamic environment provides opportunities to really make a difference.
The opportunity
We are looking for a driven Management Accountant to support the Finance team with the Group's management accounting processes and procedures. The principal aspects of the role are:
- Finance business partner to Head Office function budget holders. This includes providing finance support and challenge in reviewing monthly P&L accounts, business cases and budgets.
- Assisting in the preparation of the monthly profit and loss accounts and commentary for the Head Office functions.
- Continuous review of procedures to identify efficiencies and to implement continuous change via providing support to the finance team.
- Assisting the Senior Management Accountant in the control and reconciling of balance sheets and identifying and reporting on key movements in month and YTD
- Seeking continuous development and improvement in client service and processes.
The role is based in the Diss office using a hybrid approach of a minimum of 3 days in the office a week.
The skills
For the role, it is essential that you:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- BI tool experience (cognos) desirable
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
We know that benefits are key, and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority. Flexible working is essential for others, and we are very open to finding a creative working pattern that suits. For clinical staff, CPD is probably critical. Just so you know we offer a wide range of amazing CPD – you'll have access to Knowledge Hub, the best online veterinary learning resource within the industry - and we also offer an allowance to spend on external courses too. If you'd like to learn more, do feel free to contact the recruiter managing this campaign and ask them to talk you through our offerings. Or, if easier, you can find a list at on our careers site CVS Employee Benefits- what we can offer you. (cvsukltd.co.uk)
