Group Accountant

Michael Page; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance organization is seeking a Group Accountant to manage consolidated financial reporting and support the annual audit. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong technical and Excel skills, and proven experience in global consolidation. The role offers a competitive salary and involves working closely with senior leadership in a high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills are essential.
• Experience with global monthly consolidation is required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly consolidated financial results.
• Support the annual statutory Group audit.
• Assist in rolling out the global consolidation system.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Proven experience in global monthly consolidation

Strong Excel and IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP/reporting software exposure

Job description

Overview

A global, fast-growing multisite business is seeking a technically strong Group Accountant to support consolidated reporting, audit, and finance transformation across its international operations. This is a hands-on role within a small, high-performing team, offering visibility to the Group CFO and CEO and exposure to all aspects of Group Finance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly consolidated financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
• Support the annual statutory Group audit and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in rolling out the global consolidation system (Tagetik)
• Review monthly reporting packs across international entities (FRS102)
• Manage Group recharge overhead spend and report against budget
• Support Treasury and Business Partnering teams with variance resolution
• Improve intercompany reconciliation, reporting, and settlement processes
• Contribute to global finance transformation and ad hoc projects
• Liaise regularly with Group CFO, Regional Directors, and Executive team

Profile

The successful candidate for this Group Accountant position will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with:

• Strong technical accounting skills
• Proven experience in global monthly consolidation and intercompany processes
• Strong Excel and IT skills; ERP/reporting system exposure preferred
• Working knowledge of IFRS/FRS102
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Organised, detail-oriented, and naturally inquisitive
• Willing to work 4-5 dpw from the office in North West Kent

Job Offer

• Base Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Full-time, office-based role in North West Kent (4-5dpw on site)
• Broad exposure across Group Finance, with visibility to senior leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to global finance transformation projects
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment