Job Description

Location: Dubai, UAE

The Role: Our client is an exciting and growing brand of entertainment complexes based across the North of England. The Management Accountant is the responsible for all financial operations within the businesses, managing a small team of bookkeepers and assistants, as well as being the key point of contact for unit managers and other stakeholders.

Would Suit: The ideal candidate for this role is a results-orientated individual who is incredibly diligent. You should be commercially minded and appreciate that preparing the numbers is just one part of the role of a management accountant. You should enjoy problem solving, organising teams, and seeing the results your financial knowledge brings to the group as a whole.

Career Growth: The business is always growing and 2024 will see the addition of at least 5 new venues. This will mean an increased team and growing responsibility for the finance department. The role offers the chance to work directly with, and reports to, the CEO and Founder of the business, so opportunities may be available in the future within other group divisions.

Responsibilities Preparing and publishing, with assistance of a junior team, monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Management and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable management, sales ledger, purchase ledger etc. Inter-company & group company account management Support month-end and year-end close process. Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings Ability to present to key stakeholders

Requirements Previous Management Accountant experience required, 5 years. Experience working for UK businesses Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA (or equivalent) Xero experience preferred Experience of controlling the finance function from transactional level Experience of managing a team Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels Dedicated and flexible work attitude towards completion of deliverables. Able to demonstrate strong business acumen. Pro active to enhance business performance What We Offer Competitive salary Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company A collaborative and supportive work environment with access to industry experts and resources Continuing education and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends