Zenith Group

Are you a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience and a track record of driving process improvements and financial control? This is your opportunity to join Zenith at a time of exciting transformation. At Zenith, we have been at the forefront of the transition to sustainable vehicle solutions for over 30 years. As the UK's largest independent vehicle solutions provider, we are proud of our people, our award-winning service, and our bold ambitions to make mobility smarter, greener, and better for everyone. Your Role & Impact We are looking for a confident, organised and skilled qualified accountant with strong team management skills to join our team of 90 finance professionals. In this role, you will oversee and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for one of our divisions. You'll take ownership of a divisional finance team and coordination and management of the month end closing processes ensuring adherence to deadlines with a key focus on instilling a robust control environment across all three financial statements. This is a key role within our Finance Department, offering the opportunity to shape the financial reporting landscape as Zenith embarks on a significant finance transformation. Key responsibilities include: Lead a team of Management Accountants, implementing strong, robust processes and controls to ensure deadlines are met. Oversee accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) in compliance with FRS 102. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring integrity of financial data. Lead monthly P&L reviews with senior management and FP&A, providing clear commentary on performance metrics and variances. Act as a key point of contact for the Finance Transformation programme and ad hoc projects, embedding new finance processes, systems, and governance frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate processes. Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and other finance and non-finance teams to finalise close processes and improve efficiency. Ensure all accounting policies and practices are adhered to, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting external audits. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, resolving aged items and highlighting risks or opportunities. Support budgeting and forecasting processes and provide input to statutory accounts. Promote personal development and support the growth of the finance team, raising overall capability. What You Can Offer We're looking for someone who brings: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience. Experience leading a team or managing people within a multi-divisional group structure. Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Proven ability to deliver process improvements and embed financial controls. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior leadership. Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment and embrace innovative ideas. Experience in vehicle leasing or financial services is desirable. Why Join Zenith? We're committed to our People Promise, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we're proud to be: Award winning - Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2023) Large Business of the Year Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards), winners of the Diversity and Inclusion Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards), and winners of the Wellbeing Award (Fleet News 2025). Sustainability champions -over 41% of our fleet are Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), we're a carbon neutral organisation, with the UK leasing sector's largest ever green bond. Innovators: Investing £25 million in transformation, with a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles and consistent revenue growth. Inclusive: Six colleague led diversity groups, and a workplace where everyone can thrive A place to grow: with clear pathways through our MyGPS personal development framework What's In It for You? Salary up to £65,000 per annum (depends on experience) & Annual bonus 24 days annual leave & 1 day for your birthday, with the option to buy more Private Medical insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Dental and Health Cash Plans, Funded HRT Treatment, and more. Tech Scheme, Car Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, breakdown cover Development opportunities with access to our MyGPS personal development framework. Perks at Work - save money on everyday essentials with access to a shopping discounts site Onsite GP & Masseuse, Employee Assistance Programme, Pensions advice, Funded HRT Treatment, and Mental Health First Aiders Sports and social clubs, company activities, and team events. Inclusive culture with colleague led equality networks Free onsite parking and hybrid working options Sound Like the Right Opportunity for You? Apply Now! We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.