Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant

TL;DR

Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant (SaaS): Lead end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial reports and statutory accounts under IFRS with an accent on multi-currency, multi-jurisdictional consolidation and audit readiness. Focus on providing technical accounting advice to leadership, supporting M&A purchase price allocation, and driving process improvements in a PE-backed environment.

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid working, 2 days a week in Stone office)

Company

Global provider of SaaS solutions and consultancy services empowering pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and life sciences researchers in drug discovery.

What you will do

• Lead preparation of Group consolidated financial statements and year-end audit schedules.
• Prepare statutory accounts for group companies under IFRS and manage international filing obligations.
• Liaise with auditors, participate in liquidity planning, forecasting, and covenant reporting.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, translate complex concepts for stakeholders, and optimise financial results.
• Support M&A accounting including purchase price allocation and fair value assessments.
• Champion quality management, enhance reporting processes, and strengthen controls.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in consolidating multi-currency, multi-jurisdictional groups.
• Deep IFRS proficiency and experience with SaaS/subscription models highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel, strong IT literacy, and familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Must work hybrid in Stone, Staffordshire office 2 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, solutions-focused environment in a global team of 400+ with high-performance culture and flexibility.
• Competitive salary, private medical (optical & dental), matching pension, 25 days leave + buy/sell scheme.
• Life insurance, employee assistance program, benefits hub, referral scheme.
• Comprehensive healthcare, wellbeing initiatives, career pathways, continuous training, generous retirement plans.