Group Management Accountant - Excel your Management Career
- Location: Nottingham, Phoenix Business Park
- Salary: From £47,000 a year
- Hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:15
Looking to take the next step in your management accounting career? At RH Commercial Vehicles, we’re looking for a commercially minded Group Management Accountant to play a key role in driving financial insight, control, and performance across the group.
You’ll join a supportive, fast-paced finance team where your expertise really makes an impact, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful analysis, support strategic decision-making, and help drive our continued growth.
What’s in it for you?
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays. We’re all about ensuring our team achieves the best work-life balance. It boosts mental health and increases motivation.
- Death in Service Policy. Should the worst happen, your loved ones will receive a lump sum to cover any significant costs during a difficult time.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay. Welcoming a child into the family is an important milestone. Therefore, we offer enhanced maternity pay so you can focus on your time with your family.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay. Welcoming a child into the family is an important milestone. Therefore, we offer enhanced paternity pay so you can focus on your time with your family.
- Holiday Sell Back: Not going to use all your time off? We offer a holiday sell-back scheme so if you don’t use it, you won’t lose out on the pay.
- Career Progression. We’re here to help you achieve your career goals with industry-leading training and support.
- Boost Your Health. Enjoy a large range of perks to keep your mind, body and health in peak condition. We offer company pension schemes, sick pay and holiday allowance.
- Extra Benefits! Enjoy free on-site gym facilities at our Nottingham site, designated break areas kitted out to boost your downtime, fantastic company events, Christmas Gift Cards, and free access to our well-being programme which includes plenty of Highstreet discounts.
The Challenge…
Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, the Group Management Accountant will lead the Management Accounts function, overseeing team operations, resources, and output. The role ensures accurate, compliant financial reporting, delivers the month-end close to deadline, and drives continuous improvement across processes and systems. A key focus is on developing a high-performing team while strengthening controls to support year-end close and statutory audit requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, motivate and develop the Management Accounts team to maximise performance and engagement
- Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to drive individual and team productivity
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Financial Reporting & Control
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely management accounts
- Ensure completion and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register
- Review and control recharges across the group
- Support the accurate reporting of WIP and stock positions
Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Manage accounting for hire purchase and finance leases
- Support year-end close activities with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines
- Lead audit preparation and ensure readiness for statutory reporting
- Maintain robust financial controls and ensure ongoing compliance
Group Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deliver high-quality internal and external reporting to key stakeholders
- Provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making
- Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.
Process improvement & Systems
- Champion a continuous improvement mindset to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Identify and implement changes to processes and controls to maximise team output
- Lead and support systems implementation and development projects
What we’re looking for…
- Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring: An enthusiastic and proactive leader who develops high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Confident in engaging stakeholders at all levels, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong Problem-Solving Ability: Analytical and solutions-focused, able to identify issues quickly and implement effective, commercially sound outcomes.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Highly organised and adaptable, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Driven to challenge processes, improve efficiency, and enhance team performance.
- Tenacity, Credibility & Gravitas: Resilient and confident, with the presence to influence and build trust across senior stakeholders.
- CIMA/ ACCA Qualified: Fully qualified with strong technical expertise and a commercial, results-driven approach.
You’ll Really Hit the Ground Running if you have:
- Previous experience in the commercial vehicles and vehicle rentals industry
- Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics GP – Business Central
- Advanced Microsoft skills
Who are RH Commercial Vehicles?
RH Commercial Vehicles has over 40 years’ experience in the commercial vehicle market. As part of the Renault Trucks and Isuzu Truck UK network, we operate from eight locations across the Midlands. We are a large team of proud professionals dedicated to delivering a fast and reliable service that customers can depend on. The Finance Team forms an integral part of our business, and this is your opportunity to join a growing business and a forward-thinking Team.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection are based solely on merit, ensuring the most suitable person is appointed to each role. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available on request.
AI Screening
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we use AI‑assisted tools to support our initial candidate screening process. All decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with our selection criteria.
Pay: From £47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Are you fully CIMA/ ACCA Qualified?
- What is your notice period?
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
- Management Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
