Group Management Accountant - Oxford

£40,000 to £55,000
Ref: 1965 Date Posted: Thursday 15 Jan 2026

A growing, top-tier accountancy group is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Group Management Accountant to join their internal finance team, based in Oxford. This newly created role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a private equity-backed business during an exciting phase of growth and acquisition.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will support day-to-day financial operations, produce high-quality management accounts, and contribute to a range of finance activities across the group. With hybrid working, flexible hours, and regular exposure to key stakeholders, this is an ideal role for someone looking to build a well-rounded and progressive career.

While the role is based in Oxford, occasional travel to other offices across the group will be required.

What you will be doing:

  • Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping alongside the wider finance team

  • Preparing monthly management accounts and reports to deadlines

  • Preparing and processing payments for authorisation

  • Managing bank accounts and reconciliations

  • Completing quarterly VAT returns for review

  • Supporting audit procedures and assisting with year-end processes

  • Visiting group offices to support local finance teams and review KPIs

  • Assisting with accounts payable and credit control

  • Providing financial data and support to the Group Financial Controller on ad hoc projects

What you will need:

  • ACA or ACCA part-qualified or fully qualified

  • At least three years’ UK experience in either practice or industry

  • Proven experience producing management accounts, ideally in a multi-entity or group setting

  • Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting

  • Skilled in Excel and confident using financial systems and reporting tools

  • High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and improve processes

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

  • Clear communicator who can work well across departments and with senior stakeholders

  • Positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused team player

What is on offer:

  • Hybrid working model with three days in the office and two from home

  • Flexible hours around a core working day of 10am to 4pm

  • Full study support package if required, including funding, study leave, and exam support

  • A varied role with exposure to acquisitions, internal projects, and group-level reporting

  • 25 days holiday plus a wellbeing day, flexible bank holidays, and holiday trading

  • Health and wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP, counselling sessions, and a health cash plan

  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and cycle to work scheme

  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme and death in service life assurance

  • Retail and travel discounts, long service awards, and internal recognition schemes

  • Regular employee events and a people-first culture with development at its core

 

Please note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

 

Ready to step into a commercially focused finance role within a fast-paced and supportive environment?

 

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.