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Department: Group Finance

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Reports To: Group Accountant

Responsible for: This role does include direct line management responsibilities.

About Us

The Glasdon Group of Companies is a market leader in the design, marketing, and supply of environmental and safety products. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, safer environment.

Purpose of the Role

To take ownership of financial management reporting, cost analysis and business performance insight for three subsidiary companies within the Glasdon Group of Companies. The role will provide accurate, timely and commercially focused financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, cost control and continuous improvement.

Key Tasks

• Prepare and take ownership of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
• Deliver detailed cost and margin analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Lead balance sheets reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial controls
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Involvement with foreign currency and cash flow planning
• Involvement with UK and overseas corporation tax compliance and instalment payments
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Support and coordinate statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes (both UK and overseas)
• Provide insightful and timely financial reporting and analysis to Senior Management and Directors
• Prepare and submit UK and overseas VAT returns, Intrastat returns and ensure compliance with relevant UK and International regulations
• Liaison with UK and overseas advisors plus international banking partners
• Lead the payroll processing for UK and overseas based employees via external payroll bureaux
• Take ownership of intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing reviews
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers, improve business performance and export processes and customs compliance
• Review and challenge overheads, costs and profitability analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems using AI

Key Objectives

• Deliver accurate, high-quality financial reporting with clear, value-added insights
• Improve cost visibility, control and profitability across the business
• Support strategic planning through robust budgeting and forecasting
• Strengthen financial controls, transfer pricing and ensure audit readiness
• Identify and drive efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives

The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Previous experience producing and owning management accounts for both UK and overseas subsidiarises
• Strong experience in cost analysis, variance analysis and profitability reporting
• Ability to influence decision making
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability
• Excellent analytical and problem-so solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven finance or accounting experience, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated
• Effective team player with a professional approach

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Experience producing management accounts and supporting audits for UK and overseas subsidiaries
• Knowledge of standard costing systems
• Knowledge of UK and European employment legislation
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Experience in process improvement or finance transformation initiatives
• Use of AI to improve reporting and processes

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Minimum 2+ years’ post qualification experience in a relevant role

Working Hours

Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
30-minute lunch break.
Monthly pay in arrears (by the 28th of each month).

Please note, this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service).
• Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute blocks.
• Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
• Hybrid working (after initial training).
• Performance bonuses.
• Final salary pension scheme (after min. 2 years).
• NEST pension scheme (from 3 months).
• Life insurance (after min. 2 years).
• Private health insurance (after min. 1 year).
• Health cashback plan.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Compassionate leave.
• Relocation support loans.
• Long service awards.
• Subsidised on-site café and social space.
• Free on-site parking.
• Special occasion gifts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site gym and changing facilities.
• Team building activities.
• Company events.
• EV charging points (at cost).
• Paid charity days and fundraising events.
• Social activities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Skills development and professional study support.
• Comprehensive training programmes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackpool FY4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Please indicate your salary expectations for the role.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person