Role: Senior Management Accountant
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £47,025 - £57,475 (Dependent on experience)
Company: EG Group
About the Role:
Our Finance Department has a new opportunity available for a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join us. In this role, you will be part of our diverse Country Finance Team, and you will provide dedicated accounting support by producing monthly management accounts and accomplishing key financial close & day-to-day activities efficiently.
You will be an essential asset in supporting the Financial Controller & Finance Manager in driving forward projects, achieving business objectives and leading the team to success. The role involves cross-department collaboration, interacting with senior stakeholders, financial reporting and implementing process improvements. We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong business acumen who can hit the ground running. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with ambitions to excel their career within a corporate organisation.
Why Join Cumberland Farms?
Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
Generous annual leave entitlement
Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
One paid volunteering day per year
Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
Free secure on-site parking
Dress Down Fridays
Free VDU eye test
What you’ll be doing:
Cross-department collaboration inclusive of attending and speaking in business meetings, presenting in front of colleagues and knowledge sharing
Monthly / Quarterly / Annual reporting preparation & consolidation
Project work involving creating, leading or supporting projects
Performing management accounting duties with accuracy and attention to detail
Monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Posting key journals entries
Balance sheet reconciliations
Identify areas of improvement and implement robust processes
Support with financial internal & external auditors
Assist with year-end statutory accounts
Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements
Ensure consistent documentation of tasks and activities according to internal policies
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
Strong attention to detail, analytical and technical skills
Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with senior stakeholders
Pro-active work ethic with high productivity
Proficient in accounting software & creating reports
Adaptable and open to changing priorities
Who is Cumberland Farms?
Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.
As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.
Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
