Group Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global gases and environmental services business as a Group Accountant. Based in Portishead, this role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working, while being part of a vibrant culture focused on creativity and innovation. You'll handle management accounts, engage with auditors, and support strategic decision-making, all within a strong ethical framework.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus BH

Up to 12% company bonus

5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Strong experience in managing financial operations.
• Proficiency in financial software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly Group management accounts and related reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the group audit process.
• Support the preparation of Group and subsidiary budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Financial software

Databases

Job description

• Be part of a $450 million turnover global gases/environmental services business
• Perfect next step for a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA finance professional!

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the industrial gases and environmental services industries with a global footprint. Based in Portishead, they are renowned for their high-quality products and ethical business practices. They maintain a strong presence in the market and are committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.

Job Description

• Production of the monthly Group management accounts and related reports, to provide financial information to the Board and other stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the group audit process to deliver audited financial statements, to comply with our statutory obligations
• Produce board reports and other ad-hoc reports to enable strategic decision-making by the Board
• Support the preparation of the Group budget and subsidiary budgets and forecasts to ensure an efficient and reliable budgeting process
• Liaise with Business Intelligence staff on the continuous development and improvement of the financial systems to increase the efficiency of transaction processing and reporting
• Lead consolidation work across the Group
• Keep up to date with the latest accounting standards and guidance and implement changes, as required, so as to ensure financial practices are in line with current standards and legislation
• Assist the Group Finance Team in any ad hoc projects as required to support improvement of the department in line with business requirements
• Work with other territories to ensure the delivery of Group business objectives and projects
• Any other tasks as required

The Successful Applicant

A successful Group Accountant should have:

• An ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting.
• Strong experience in managing financial operations and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and databases.
• A track record in effective team management and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of between £50,000 and £55,000, plus benefits.
• Hybrid working with 2 days on-site and 3 days from home
• 25 days annual leave plus BH
• Up to 12% company bonus
• A vibrant and positive company culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Opportunity to make your mark in a large organisation.
• 5% employer pension contribution

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't hesitate to apply.



Equally if this role does not tick all of the boxes, but you are open to new opportunities, please contact Rhys Lewis on 01179065138 or to discuss the current job market.