Group Accountant

COREcruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Accountant in Bury St. Edmunds. The role involves cash management, support in financial reporting, and maintaining treasury records. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers great opportunities for personal development within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cash management activities including bank balances.
• Support treasury operations and liaise with banks.
• Contribute to preparation of financial reports and statutory accounts.
• Provide support during audits related to finance.
• Maintain records for treasury transactions and reporting.
• Assist in implementing process improvements in finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Progress towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Treasury management systems

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from COREcruitment Ltd

Group Accountant, Hospitality and Retail, Bury St. Edmunds, 40-45k

This range is provided by COREcruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are working with an innovative, international, and exciting company that is expanding very quickly and has a great working and people culture. They are looking for the right person to come and join their dynamic and hospitality-passionate team.

They have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Accountant to join their team and support them during their growth. Property, Retail or Hospitality experience is a plus, but not essential.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance specialist to join a business with great personal development and career progression options.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, preparing payment runs, and updating cash flow forecasts.
• Support treasury operations: liaising with banks, assisting with debt and investment administration, and helping maintain bank account records and documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and statutory accounts, ensuring data accuracy and supporting compliance with company law and financial regulations under supervision.
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to treasury and financial reporting matters.
• Maintain records for treasury transactions and reporting, helping to ensure strong internal controls.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in company law as directed by senior team members.
• Assist in implementing process improvements in treasury and finance, including system upgrades and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team and respond to queries from auditors, banks, and business units as required.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail with basic analytical and organisational skills.
• Exposure to cashflow, treasury, or finance operations.
• Awareness of company law and financial compliance, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Excel and other finance-related software; experience with treasury management systems is a plus.
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage but not essential.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Hospitality, Accounting, and Retail