Divisional Group Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Horsham St. Faith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial job board is seeking a Divisional Group Accountant to serve as the key financial lead for a major business division. This role involves providing financial insights, managing accounts, and supporting strategic decision-making to enhance business performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in a multi-entity or group environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to senior operational managers.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management and statutory accounts.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Description: We are seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Divisional Group Accountant. This role will act as the key financial lead for one of the key business divisions, supporting operational decision-making and driving business performance across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as a business partner to senior operational managers, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and profit maximisation.
• Manage and report on stock balances, purchases, and transactions, ensuring compliance with recognition and accounting principles.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts for companies within the group.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Forecast cash flow and funding requirements, working closely with the Group Finance Director to maintain adequate working capital.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support wider group tax compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to key suppliers and third parties.
• Lead and manage the annual budget process, ensuring robust forecasting and reliable target setting.
• Attend monthly management meetings, presenting financial results and contributing to strategic discussions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience in a multi-entity or group environment preferred
• Proficient in financial systems and Excel

Please contact Joseph O'Sullivan or Kate Edwards for further information.