Group Accountant

Hays; Daventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Group Accountant to establish and lead their financial reporting and planning function in Daventry. This pivotal role involves building a robust reporting framework and offering insights critical for strategic decisions within a growing international organisation. The position promises opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in group finance.
• Proven ability to build consolidation models for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows.
• Experience with international group consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Group Reporting and Planning function.
• Coordinate group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver high-quality management insights.

Skills

Group Accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Data extraction

Communication skills

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or significant QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Access

Job description

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Base pay range

Your new company
Our client is a dynamic and growing international organisation. As they continue to expand, they are committed to enhancing their financial governance and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making and stakeholder transparency.

Your new role
They are seeking a highly capable finance professional to establish and lead their Group Reporting and Planning function. This pivotal role will focus on building a robust consolidated financial reporting framework, coordinating group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering high-quality management insights. Initially project-focused, the role offers the opportunity to evolve into broader business support as the function matures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or significant QBE with strong Group Accounting experience
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience, ideally in a group finance environment
• Proven ability to build consolidation models for P&L, balance sheet, and cashflows
• Experience with international group consolidations and ERP systems (Access preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data extraction capabilities
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organisational skills

What you'll get in return
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a newly established group finance function within a growing international organisation. You'll gain valuable exposure to cross-border operations and play a key role in strategic financial planning and reporting. The position provides a collaborative and supportive working environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the business. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, there is strong potential for long-term career growth and development as the Group continues to expand. While their preference is for the role to be office-based, they are open to considering flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

What you need to do now
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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