Management Accountant

**Company Description** The Rank Group is growing rapidly within both our Venues and Digital businesses. If you’re not sure who we are, you may be more familiar with us through our iconic brands; Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino.

We have most recently acquired Stride Gaming, which, together with our existing Digital business, forms Rank Interactive. We employ circa 8,000 people globally, with our UK office functions being located in Maidenhead (Head Office), Sheffield (Customer SolutionsHub), London (Digital) and a further office in Gibraltar, which is home to our existing Rank Digital function.

We are evolving as a business and are adding some exciting new brands and concepts to our venues and digital offering. By joining an office-based or operational function with us, you’ll instantly be part of a high-performing and inclusive culture, whichworks closely to support our Customer-facing teams.

**Job Description** We are looking for a newly/part qualified accountant to join the management accounts team. This is a full-time post and would suit someone who is flexible and able to meet tight deadlines of various month end tasks.Accuracy, attention to detail, strongproblem-solving skills and ability to work individually as well as part of a team are essential.

The management accounts team is a fast-paced, dynamic department covering full general ledger responsibilities for the Grosvenor and Mecca venues businesses, the legacy Rank digital business within Rank Interactive, International Digital and central costcentres.We are in the process of centralising and developing the financial control environment, and further expansion of the team and its responsibilities is underway, with the possibility of further centralisation of activity.

This is a great opportunity for the right individual to join our finance department and be a part of the change we are delivering within the Rank Group.You will report to the Head of Finance - Shared Services and also have accountability to segment financedirectors with the possibility of future opportunities across the finance organisation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparation of period trading performance information for all reporting requirements; weekly and monthly, to tight deadlines.
- Production of, and variance analysis of, timely and accurate club trading accounts.
- Month end cost allocation journals including manipulating large volumes of data for areas such as payroll, prepayments, utilities and intercompany etc.
- Providing support to business units when interpreting and querying monthly trading accounts.
- To be responsible for accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and detailed review and formal sign off.
- Continually review content and benefit of management information produced by department.
- Ensuring timely monthly data is prepared for upload into consolidation system from group general ledger system (D365).
- Liaising with tax department to calculate and record gaming related taxes and VAT.
- Annual and half yearly audit preparation.
- Driving improvement in current general ledger processes with the aim of improving quality and delivery time.
- Business Partner with the operational teams to build relationships and aid them with understanding their financial performance.

**Qualifications**:

- Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) or part qualified.
- Strong experience of management accounting through to delivery of full management accounts and with proven track record of delivery of timely and accurate information and reports.
- Good system knowledge, ideally D365.
- Strong focus on financial controls with motivation to ensure all reconciliations performed on time and confidence to flag risks to management.
- A methodical structured individual with good analytical skills and an eye for detail.
- Ability to plan and manage own time effectively to ensure delivery against deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve and make recommendations for process improvements as required.
- Commitment and self-motivation with a high standard of professionalism and ethics.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven track record of working with senior finance and operations.
- Good team player; able to work effectively as part of the operations support team.
- Flexible working attitude with the willingness to work hours that reflect the needs of the operation.

**Additional Information** Travel to Sheffield, Kentish Town and Maidenhead will be required, the frequency will depend on business needs (It is not anticipated that there will be regular travel to Sheffield).