Group Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a qualified accountant to lead statutory accounting and reporting for their consolidated accounts. This interim role offers the chance to provide expert guidance to the finance team, manage external audits, and improve financial processes. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll play a key role in enhancing statutory reporting and supporting acquisitions. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values financial acumen and strategic thinking. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical foundation in UK GAAP.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with accuracy in statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting and reporting for consolidated accounts.
• Provide expert technical accounting guidance to the finance team.

Skills

UK GAAP

Financial Reporting

Statutory Accounting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading NFP healthcare provider, operating across various care settings within the UK. They offer a broad range of specialist care services, across a property portfolio with 60+ locations. Due to the scale and goals of the organisation, there is a need for financial acumen and agility in order to maintain, enhance and grow their portfolio in line with their mission.

Job Description

• Lead the statutory accounting and reporting for the organisation's consolidated accounts.
• Support the production of year-end management estimates, including but not limited to bad debt provision, impairment provision, and dilapidation's provision.
• Provide expert technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team.
• Be the finance lead in the external audit for the group consolidation.
• Lead the accounting requirements for acquisitions, including fair value exercises.
• Proactively seek to improve areas for both statutory reporting processes and the external audit, as well as internal processes.

The Successful Applicant

• A fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a strong technical foundation in UK GAAP, including FRS102.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, ensuring accuracy and compliance in statutory reporting or consolidated accounts.
• A proactive problem-solver, able to provide expert accounting guidance and mentor the wider finance team.
• A confident communicator and collaborator, acting as the key finance lead for external audits and group consolidation.
• Commercially astute and strategic, with the ability to manage accounting requirements for acquisitions.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to enhance statutory reporting, audit processes, and internal financial operations.

What's on Offer

• £300 - £400 a day
• 6 month interim role
• Hybrid working - 2x days a week onsite