Group Accountant

Altum Consulting

City Of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

A growing international business is seeking a skilled Group Accountant to manage group consolidation and enhance financial clarity. Responsibilities include leading close processes, preparing financial statements, and overseeing budgeting at the group level. Qualified accountants familiar with IFRS/UK GAAP and financial reporting tools are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Qualifications

Proven experience with multi-entity consolidation.
Exposure to acquisition accounting or M&A integration.
Familiarity with financial or ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with reporting tools
Analytical mindset and attention to detail
Collaborative team player with cross-entity exposure
Exposure to acquisition accounting or M&A integration
Familiarity with financial or ERP systems

Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end close processes and group consolidation.
Prepare consolidated financial statements under IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
Manage intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis.
Support external audit processes and documentation.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting at group level.
Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting and processes.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or UK GAAP)

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Collaborative team player

M&A exposure

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Financial or ERP systems

Job description

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

Base pay range

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, privately held business that is operating internationally. They are seeking a skilled Group Accountant. This role will be central to managing group consolidation and delivering financial clarity across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end close processes and group consolidation
Prepare consolidated financial statements (under IFRS and/or UK GAAP)
Manage intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis
Support external audit processes and documentation
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting at group level
Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting, internal controls, and processes

What We're Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Proven experience with multi-entity consolidation
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or UK GAAP)
Advanced Excel skills plus comfort with financial reporting tools
Sharp analytical mindset and attention to detail
Collaborative team player
Exposure to acquisition accounting or M&A integration
Familiarity with financial or ERP systems

What's on Offer

A pivotal, high-impact role within a dynamic international business
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
A flexible, hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance
Real opportunity to influence financial strategy and process improvements

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Technology, Information and Media

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