SF Group are working with a growing manufacturing business based in North Birmingham on the recruitment of an ambitious and confident Group Accountant. This is a 6 month fixed term contract. The successful Group Accountant will preferably have experience within a busy manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in month end reporting including analysing and reporting on trends, providing KPI reports, reviewing group accounts and challenging budget holders on financial performance. If you are successful in securing the Group Accountant position you will be given the opportunity to progress through the business gain more responsibility under the guidance of a supportive and inspiring Finance Director. Duties include but are not limited to: - Assist with the review of consolidated monthly management accounts. - Complete all National Statistics forms. - Financial modelling - Contract costing, revenue and margin analysis - Balance sheet reconciliations - Group company quarterly VAT returns. - Variance analysis and commentary - Daily sales reporting. - Business partner with senior operations staff. - Assist with year end audit. - Other adhoc work to assist the FD. Requirements: - Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience - Strong experience within Management Accounting, ideally within Manufacturing - Good Excel skills - Experience with ERP systems This role will be office based initially with hybrid working after initial settling in period. If this rol