Senior Group Accountant

TL;DR

Senior Group Accountant (Finance): Managing group-level financial reporting, audit coordination, and technical accounting initiatives with an accent on IFRS compliance and process optimization. Focus on driving financial control frameworks, supporting consolidation processes, and enhancing reporting efficiency within a global organization.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

A global public opinion and data company dedicated to making millions of people’s voices heard through research and insights.

What you will do

• Support the delivery of external reporting timetables and internal Board/CFO packs.
• Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure accurate quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Act as a key point of contact for auditors and resolve audit queries.
• Serve as an in-house IFRS subject matter expert and contribute to the Global Accounting Manual.
• Drive standardization of reporting processes and formalize SOX control policies.

Requirements

• ACA or CIMA qualified.
• 2–3+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of audit and industry exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of IFRS.
• Experience preparing or auditing multi-currency group consolidations.
• Experience with consolidation and ERP systems such as OneStream, Hyperion, SAP, or NetSuite.
• Experience with complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and share-based payments.

Culture & Benefits

• Global team environment focused on social impact and representative research.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Supportive culture driven by values of accuracy, ethics, and innovation.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.