Group Financial Accountant

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Support the month-end close, half-year, and year-end processes. You’ll assist in preparing consolidated group financial statements and drafting subsidiary statutory accounts in line with GAAP/IFRS; Technical Accounting Ownership: Take the lead on key accounting areas including revenue recognition, properties, provisions, and IFRS 16 leases; Controls & Governance: Maintain robust internal controls and reconciliations (including intercompany balances). You'll also get hands-on exposure to UK Corporate Governance and UK SOX processes; Audit & Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing financial schedules for management accounts and the Annual Report; Business Partnering: Work closely with local finance teams and management accountants to ensure consistent accounting policies across the Group, providing technical guidance where needed.

Requirements

Fully Qualified: ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) with 1–2 years of post-qualified experience; Core Accounting: Strong background in preparing/reviewing financial statements and supporting the month-end close process; Technical Exposure: Practical experience working with accounting policies, guidelines, and liaising directly with external auditors; Technical Expertise: Robust knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and UK BEIS regulations; Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to dissect complex financial data and spot trends; Communication & Collaboration: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders; Organisation: Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, delegate effectively, and manage deadlines.

Benefits

25 days holiday; extra day after three, five and 10 years; scheme to buy extra holiday; extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer; big moment day; bonus scheme; pension contributions matched up to 6%; supportive and progressive people policies including enhanced family leave; healthcare cash plan; car lease scheme; wellbeing support; access to discounts including 15% off with Yimbly; interest-free loans