British Engineering Services Group
Management Accountant
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Who We Are In a Nutshell
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers' assets legally compliant, operational, and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.
Our Finance Team are a key function within our business, covering financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple divisions. They play a vital role in supporting strategic decision-making by providing accurate, timely insights and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation. Operating in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, the team is instrumental in driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring strong financial control.
What will you be doing?
As a Management Accountant for British Engineering Services Group Electrical, based in our Electrical Division office in Preston, you will play a key role in driving the business forward through value-added financial insights and analysis. You will work closely with stakeholders across the Electrical Division, supporting decision-making in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
You Will
- Take full responsibility for P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting
- Produce monthly management accounts across multiple cost centres
- Analyse revenue and costs, providing clear commentary on variances
- Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and other month-end journals
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial accuracy
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Prepare VAT returns and support regulatory compliance
- Contribute to the annual audit process
- Work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and systems
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business performance
- Support payroll processing and ad hoc reporting
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As Part Of Our Team, You Will Get
- A starting salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- 20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with each year of service up to 25 days) plus 8 bank holidays
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Access to our holiday buy scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company-wide volunteering scheme
To join our team, you will need:
- Experience working within a finance function (placement, internship, or similar)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with finance systems such as Xero or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable)
- A proactive and adaptable approach with a willingness to learn
- ACCA, CIMA, or ACA part-qualified, or working towards a finance qualification (or QBE)
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Our focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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