Assistant Group Accountant (Part Qualified)

Radius Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Performance bonus

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Radius Limited in Crewe is seeking an Assistant Group Accountant to join the Group Finance team. This part-qualified role offers exposure to group reporting, management accounts, and financial analysis within a large, fast-paced international business.

The role is based onsite at Crewe, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to participate in business improvement projects and professional development.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Ideally 2-4 years' experience in accounting practice or finance.
• Audit, accounts preparation or financial reporting experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group entities with commentary and variance analysis.
• Assist with consolidation and group reporting for a large multi-entity international group.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Support monthly reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Collaborate with Group finance teams for timely financial information submission.
• Assist with year-end audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Deadline management

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or studying

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Finance & Commercial

Company Description

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business that build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

Job Description

The role of Assistant Group Accountant is an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a large, fast-paced and growing international business.

This position would particularly suit someone currently working within an accountancy practice who is looking to make their first move into industry. You'll gain exposure to group reporting, management accounts, financial analysis, statutory reporting and business improvement projects, while continuing your professional development.

Based within our Group Finance team, you'll support the production of accurate and timely financial information across a diverse portfolio of companies, working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

This is a full-time onsite position based at our Crewe office, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Your daily responsibilities will be...

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group entities, including insightful commentary and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated group reporting for a large multi-entity international group.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Support the production of monthly reporting packs, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Work closely with finance teams across the Group to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial information.
• Assist with year-end audits, statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Contribute to finance-related projects and business improvement activities.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues across the wider finance team, sharing knowledge and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, detail-oriented and eager to continue developing their accounting career.

You may currently be working within an accountancy practice in accounts preparation or audit and seeking your first move into industry, or already working within a finance team in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Ideally 2-4 years' experience gained within accountancy practice or a finance environment.
• Audit, accounts preparation or financial reporting experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn.
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of accountability.

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within Radius, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, Performance bonus (% dependent upon department), Enhanced Maternity pay, Cycle to work and Electric Car Scheme a whole host of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.