Group Accountant

TL;DR

Group Accountant: Managing core month-end processes, consolidated reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis with an accent on improving systems, controls, and reporting capability across the wider group. Focus on getting into the detail, understanding the importance of strong financial controls, and developing within a commercially driven business.

Location: Onsite

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Company

A growing and highly entrepreneurial group is looking to appoint a technically strong Group Accountant to join its central finance function.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly management accounts and consolidated group reporting packs.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.
• Support the production of budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and performance analysis.
• Develop KPI reporting and cost centre analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support the enhancement of financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Have previous experience within a management accounts or group finance environment.
• Be studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT.
• Possess a strong understanding of month-end accounting processes and financial controls.
• Be technically strong with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience using Sage or similar accounting systems.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Study support and clear progression opportunities.
• Exposure across a diverse and growing group structure.
• A highly collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Modern offices and on-site parking.
• The opportunity to influence processes and add real commercial value.