Group Accountant

Magpie Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 10%

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Fund

Flexible Working

26 days annual leave

PRBS

Employee Dividend Scheme

Job summary

Magpie Recruitment is seeking a Group Accountant for a hybrid role based in Kingston, Surrey. The position focuses on preparing consolidated year-end financial statements, ensuring UK GAAP/IFRS compliance, and supporting statutory reporting across the Group.

The ideal candidate is a finalist/qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with multinational experience, strong accounting skills, and proficiency in Excel. PowerBI knowledge is a plus in a collaborative Global Finance team.

Qualifications

• Finalist or qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA.
• Experience in multinational companies through practice or industry.
• Familiar with UK GAAP FRS102 and IFRS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Excel; PowerBI knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated year-end P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with disclosures and tax notes.
• Review subsidiary packs for technical compliance and completeness at year-end.
• Handle defined benefit pension journals and reconciliations.
• Support Group Consolidated Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP FRS102 and all UK subsidiary accounts.
• Collaborate with BI team to develop year-end reporting templates for Consolidated Group accounts.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Organised

Team player

Education

Finalist/Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Group Accountant

Location: Kingston, Surrey

Hybrid

Up to £65,000

Magpie Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Group Accountant role within our client's dynamic and inclusive organisation. They are a global engineering consultancy with a rich heritage, providing innovative solutions in the industry. As the Group Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of the Group's financial statements and reporting processes.

Group Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated year-end profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, including associated disclosure notes and tax disclosures, while conducting necessary reconciliations.
• Review subsidiary packs for technical compliance, accuracy, and completeness at year-end.
• Handle defined benefit pension journals and related reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of the Group Consolidated Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP FRS102 and all UK subsidiary accounts.
• Collaborate with the BIRA team to develop year-end reporting templates, ensuring comprehensive information for the completion and audit of Consolidated Group Statutory Accounts.

Group Accountant Person Specification:

• Finalist / Newly qualified /Qualified Accountant, preferably ACA, ACCA with experience in multinational companies through practice or industry.
• Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Familiarity with UK GAAP FRS102 and IFRS.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adapting to different audiences and levels of staff.
• Highly organized, positive, and proactive mindset.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, along with good skills in Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of PowerBI is advantageous but not essential.
• Team player capable of collaborating effectively and achieving shared objectives.
• Enthusiastic about joining the Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Analysis Team and contributing to the wider Global Finance team.

Group Accountant Benefits:

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
• Pension contribution of up to 10%.
• Salary Exchange Scheme.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
• Wellbeing Fund (£250 per annum).
• Flexible Working arrangements.
• Annual Leave of 26 days per annum.
• Holiday Trading: Up to 10 days can be bought or sold in any annual leave year.
• Career Development opportunities.
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme (PRBS).
• Employee Dividend Scheme (EDS).
• This is a full-time or part-time role (4 days per week) offering flexibility and work-life balance. While the role can be performed remotely, you will be required to work in the office full-time during key year-end weeks.