Group Accountant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Accountant to support financial reporting and manage key accounting processes in Cornwall. The successful candidate will have strong financial accounting knowledge, qualifications, and experience with accounting software. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a values-driven social housing provider committed to community development.

Benefits

Highstreet and online discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars

Agile Working

Free car parking

Charity and social events

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant certifications or strong experience.
• Proficient in financial accounting and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for the Group.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee sales ledger and manage key financial reconciliations.
• Draft statutory accounts and support external audits.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Enhance financial policies and procedures.
• Contribute to data-driven financial planning.
• Assist in ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA)

Strong financial accounting knowledge

Excel skills

Experienced in accounting software

Team management skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA; AAT L4 with strong experience considered

Job description

Group Accountant

Salary: £50,000

Location: Cornwall, hybrid working

Contract: Full-time, permanent. Mon - Fri 37 hours per week

Start date: November

Join a values-driven social housing provider in the heart of Cornwall as a Group Accountant.

In this key role, you will support the Group Finance Reporting Manager in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting, managing core accounting processes, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. It's an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in an organisation committed to providing safe, affordable homes and strong communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for the Group
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee sales the ledger and manage production of key financial reconciliations
• Draft statutory accounts and support external audits
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Enhance financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Contribute to data-driven financial planning
• Assist in ad-hoc finance projects

Person Profile

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA; AAT L4 with strong experience considered)
• Strong financial accounting knowledge and Excel skills
• Experienced in accounting software
• Team management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented

Values

• Put customers first
• Be open, honest, and accountable
• Value each other
• Strive for excellence

Benefits

• Highstreet and online discounts and cashback app
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and Cycle to Work
• Blue Light Card
• Agile Working
• Bradfords Building Supplies and B&Q discounts
• Ethical loans and savings options through credit union partners
• Fundraising opportunities, charity and social events
• Free car parking, tea and coffee

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV