Group Accountant

De La Rue; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial supplier of security solutions seeks a Group Accountant in Basingstoke. This role involves overseeing monthly financial closes, intercompany reconciliation, and statutory accounts preparation. Ideal candidates will have CCAB qualifications and experience in statutory accounting. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with hybrid working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working opportunities

Annual Bonus Plan (maximum 15%)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (De La Rue pays 1.5x employee contribution)

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Private health insurance – No cost for single cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Various other perks

Qualifications

• Qualified Recognised CCAB accounting qualification (ACA / ACMA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience gained either in practice within a large firm or in a similar statutory accounting role.
• Experience of FRS 102 and strong statutory accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in timely completion of the monthly financial close.
• Ensuring control activities are completed and a strong control environment is maintained.
• Oversight of entity rationalisation activities.

Skills

Qualified Recognised CCAB accounting qualification (ACA / ACMA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in practice or similar statutory accounting role

Experience of FRS 102 and statutory accounting

Experience of leading projects

Experience with Group reporting systems (ideally BPC/BYD)

Job description

The Vacancy

We are looking for a Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team based in our Head Office in Viables, Basingstoke. This role, reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, is an exciting opportunity for someone either already experienced in a Group role, or someone who is qualified and looking to take the next step in their career, as it provides exposure to all areas of our business and gives insight into all aspects of work performed by the wider finance community.

Interacting with senior stakeholders, audit, manufacturing and the Financial Operations Team, the Group Accountant will be responsible for supporting the preparation of monthly consolidation processes, coordinating and facilitating the reporting and resolution of issues on Intercompany, and will support the production of audit coordination for UK and Overseas company statutory accounts, including the tax return data gathering.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to the Group Reporting Accountant in ensuring timely completion of the monthly financial close in accordance with the reporting timetable
• Ensuring control activities are completed on a timely basis and that a strong control environment is maintained
• Oversight and support for entity rationalisation activities
• Supporting the preparation and review of notes to the group statutory accounts for the year-end audit
• Co-ordinating the intercompany matching process and following up on any issues and reconciliation differences
• Co-ordinating the reconciliation process across all the sites
• Planning and preparation of the Group's UK companies statutory accounts, including preparing supporting working documents
• Liaising with the Taxation department for tax journals and disclosures to enable effective compliance and appropriate information exchange regarding taxation computations and issues
• Coordination of reviews of all Statutory Accounts by the Group Reporting Manager and the Direct Tax Manager as resolution of any matters arising
• Streamline and enhance processes for the efficient and accurate preparation of all statutory accounts
• Planning and coordination of the Group's Overseas Statutory Accounts prepared by a third‑party supplier

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time

Base location: Basingstoke

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Recognised CCAB accounting qualification (ACA / ACMA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience gained either in practice within a large firm or in a similar statutory accounting role
• Experience of FRS 102 and strong statutory accounting experience including project managing accounts preparation from start to finish, and audit management and sign off
• Experience of leading projects from start to finish and working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of Group reporting systems (ideally BPC/BYD) would be an advantage

About De La Rue

De La Rue is a leading commercial supplier of banknotes and a long‑standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in the global economy.

With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world’s central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We offer world‑leading banknote design and technical support, fully finished banknotes and advanced security features, including our durable SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate. Our products are optimised for ease of manufacture, reduced environmental impact and cash cycle efficiency.

Benefits

• Car allowance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus Plan (maximum 15%)
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution up to a maximum of 9%)
• Life assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
• Enhanced family friendly policies

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.

***This position is located in the UK. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship***

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