Average Group Accountant salary in Crawley

Who we are We are William Reed. We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight. From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining - we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success. We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week. Position Position: Full time (35hr per week Crawley) Location: Crawley Office / Hybrid Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and excited to help clients achieve success? Do you have excellent communication skills and excel and building long-lasting partnerships? Are you a driven and proactive individual, keen to join a dynamic team? If so, we have a brilliant opportunity for you! You’ll be working with clients to commercialise our hospitality portfolio which incorporates market leading websites Restaurant Online and Morning Advertiser in addition to some of the biggest events in the UK on-trade industry such as Publican Awards, National Restaurant Awards, Top 50 Gastropubs and Top 50 Cocktail Bars. What you'll be doing: Managing and growing existing accounts as well as generating new business.Developing a creative sales approach involving sourcing new leads, putting together proposals and bespoke packages.Having face-to-face meetings where suitable with key accounts to understand marketing objectives and present solutions to meet these across our portfolio.Being responsible for sales of a wide inventory of products including digital, newsletter, video, email marketing, lead generation, content partnerships, sponsorship of face-to-face events.Developing, analysing, and evaluating digital campaign reports and statistics.Demonstrating market and competitor knowledge.Developing a good understanding and interest in online and digital marketing trends.Having an understanding and knowledge of all areas of the hospitality portfolio in order to promote where relevant.Networking with food and drink producers, brands and suppliers to the industry, as well as with Chefs and Hotel, Restaurant and Pub operators.Meeting and exceeding Sales and KPI targets.Developing sales proposals for each client so that sales targets are met/exceeded.Monitoring campaign effectiveness to check campaigns are live and on schedule to deliver plus reporting campaigns back to client.Managing time to ensure key clients have regular contact and aware of all latest product development.Representing allocated brands at industry events.Maintaining accurate records ensuring full use of nominated software across the teams.Attending and contributing to meetings internally and externally as required. What you'll need: Proven sales professional in both managing accounts and proactively sourcing new business opportunities, with digital sales and event sponsorship experience.Be a self-motivated and ambitious individualExcellent time management skills, proactive attitude with high attention to detail.To have a consultative approach, with the ability to demonstrate strong sales and negotiation skills.Have a keen interest in the world of hospitality.Strong communication skills in order to communicate effectively with marketing professionals. Company Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay".A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.Opportunity for hybrid workingContributory PensionLife Assurance SchemeGroup Income ProtectionEnhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlementsWellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion awareness dates.Cycle to Work SchemeElectric Car Scheme Why work for us We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Your new companyThis fast-growing commercial client is looking to recruit a qualified Accountant for a Senior Management Accountant role, to be part of the company's growth plans.Your new roleYou will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting for the group entities. You will prepare and produce management accounts for group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Manage the consolidation of financial statements for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring seamless integration and reporting. Develop and maintain cashflow forecasts to support strategic financial planning and decision-making. Handle multi-currency transactions and reporting, ensuring accurate conversion and compliance with international standards. Lead the implementation and optimisation of financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including management accounts, year-end accounts, and tax returns. Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Lead the annual statutory audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring all audit requirements are met. What you'll need to succeedYou will be an ACA, CIMA or ACCA ambitious qualified Accountant and be a proactive individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, looking to progress your career with a forward-thinking company.What you'll get in returnThis is a hybrid role; 3 days in the office 2 remote, salary £60,000 - £70,000, pension, enhanced holiday.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ref: 14960 Role: Account Director (metering/ data services) Location: Horley, Bristol or Blackpool (2 days a week in office) Salary: Competitive DOE + bonus Summary: Our client, an established metering/data services and net-zero company, is looking for an Account Director to join their team and manage key supplier relationships. This senior role involves working with high-value, strategic accounts, ensuring supplier satisfaction and identifying growth opportunities. You will oversee the Supplier Account Management team, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnerships. To succeed, you’ll need at least 5 years of experience in metering/data services or with an energy supplier, experience managing supplier accounts and a proven track record of growing accounts and onboarding new clients - team management experience would be a plus! If this sounds like you - apply today!! Key responsibilities: Manage two Strategic Account Managers on a daily basis.Serve as the main contact for key suppliers, building strong, long-term relationships.Engage regularly with suppliers to understand their needs, challenges, and goals.Develop and implement account strategies aligned with supplier objectives.Identify opportunities to expand work and maximize mutual value.Lead tailored plans for business growth through upselling and cross-selling.Oversee contract renewals, renegotiations, and service term discussions.Implement strategies to retain suppliers and resolve concerns.Provide accurate revenue forecasts and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).Stay updated on industry trends and best practices through training.Perform other duties as needed to support business goals. Skills and experience required: At least 5 years’ experience in a metering/data services company or energy supplier.Experience managing energy supplier accounts or working with energy suppliers.Commercial/sales experience with a focus on upselling and cross-selling services.Team management experience is a plus but not essential.Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills.Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. As an equal opportunities’ employer, our client is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. They aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply and join the company They welcome requests for any reasonable adjustments either during our recruitment process or on employment.