Group Accountant

JobsTrackR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Wales is seeking a Group Accountant for a temporary assignment in Hengoed. The role focuses on delivering Revenue, Capital and Treasury accountancy services, with timely, accurate reporting and compliance.

You will oversee VAT and CIS, reconcile ledgers, manage trust funds and Treasury activities, and lead the team to uphold governance and robust financial management.

Qualifications

• Lead the delivery of Revenue, Capital and Treasury accountancy services.
• Coordinate final accounts, budget monitoring and year-end processes.
• Ensure governance and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of revenue, capital and treasury accountancy services for the group.
• Coordinate final accounts, budget preparation and monitoring, and capital year-end processes.
• Oversee VAT and CIS compliance, reconciliations and ledger security.
• Manage treasury activities and secure banking and petty cash operations.
• Develop the team and uphold HR and organisational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial governance

Job description

Group Accountant needed in Hengoed

This is a temporary role and the rate is £24.46ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR117781

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of comprehensive Revenue, Capital and Treasury accountancy services, ensuring all financial operations, statutory returns and corporate processes are completed accurately, on time and in line with regulatory and professional standards. They will coordinate key corporate activities including final accounts, budget preparation, budget monitoring and capital year‑end processes, providing clear financial insight and guidance to managers and budget holders.

They will oversee VAT and CIS compliance, control account reconciliations, trust fund administration and the effective operation, structure and security of the corporate ledger. They will supervise daily Treasury Management activities, making informed investment and borrowing decisions, and ensure banking, reconciliation and petty cash arrangements operate efficiently and securely. Through strong leadership, they will manage and develop the team, uphold HR and organisational policies, maintain high‑quality financial governance, and ensure the ledger and associated systems support accurate reporting, robust decision‑making and effective financial management across the organisation.

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