Group Accountant

Search; Balloch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Group Accountant to support the business during a period of change. This 3-month fixed-term contract may extend or become permanent depending on business needs. Responsibilities include managing the balance sheet, producing management accounts, and providing financial analysis. Candidates should have experience in a similar role; qualifications are preferred but not essential. Benefits include free meals, discounts, and gym membership.

Benefits

Free hot meal on site

Discounts on company amenities

Complimentary leisure/gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or group accounting role is preferred.
• Qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet and keep all reconciliations accurate.
• Manage intercompany accounts and resolve queries quickly.
• Produce monthly management accounts for all sites.
• Deliver clear month-on-month performance reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow updates.
• Provide sharp, actionable P&L and variance analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls and clean ledgers.
• Prepare audit files and assist with year-end processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Reconciliation

Education

Finance qualification

Job description

Group Accountant

Alexandria

60,000 - 65,000

We're looking for a Group Accountant to support the business through an important period of change. This is an initial 3‑month FTC, with the potential to extend or become permanent depending on business needs (not guaranteed at this stage).

Hours

Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:30 (30‑minute lunch)

Benefits

• Free hot meal on site
• Discounts on company amenities
• Complimentary leisure/gym membership

Key Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet and keep all reconciliations accurate and up to date
• Manage intercompany accounts and resolve queries quickly
• Produce monthly management accounts for all sites
• Deliver clear month‑on‑month performance reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow updates
• Provide sharp, actionable P&L and variance analysis
• Maintain strong financial controls and clean ledgers
• Prepare audit files and assist with year‑end processes

Requirements

• Qualification preferred but not essential
• Experience in a similar finance or group accounting role

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