Group Accountant

Global Accounting Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for international travel

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading global professional services business in the UK is seeking a Group Control Accountant for a 12-month FTC, with potential for permanence. The role requires expertise in financial control and group accounting, ensuring balance sheet integrity and compliance, as well as driving finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. Enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for international exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in financial control or group accounting.
• Robust technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Owner of key balance sheet review submissions from acquisitions.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations in collaboration with finance teams.
• Lead balance sheet review meetings with reporting on risks.

Skills

Financial control expertise

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Group Control Accountant (12 month FTC - could become permanent)

Are you a commercially astute and technically proficient accounting professional with experience in a group control or finance transformation role? This highly impactful Group Control Accountant position could be the next step in your career.

This company is a global professional services business, operating as a closely integrated network with over 700 people across more than 40 offices in 20 countries. Recognised as a top-tier firm, the company is regularly ranked among the industry's leading practitioners in various jurisdictions.

As the Group Control Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring balance sheet integrity, maintaining robust control frameworks, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the company's expanding global footprint, with a particular focus on recently acquired entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of key balance sheet review submissions from acquisitions, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll liabilities, deferred income/WIP, debtors, creditors, provisions, and other estimates.
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams to perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clear audit trails and timely resolution of issues.
• Lead balance sheet review meetings with the Assistant Group Financial Controller, highlighting risks and driving corrective actions.
• Support the year-end audit process, including preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor queries.
• Assist with tax and compliance processes, such as VAT returns, PSA, and PAYE liaison, to ensure the company remains compliant with internal control requirements and external reporting obligations.
• Identify and flag improvements to finance processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, supporting finance transformation initiatives like ERP/accounting system enhancements, reporting template standardisation, and reconciliation automation.
• Help develop and embed strong policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned to the company's growing group structure.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners (Group and Local) and external advisors (audit, tax, corporate finance) to provide clear insight and guidance on financial control matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in a financial control or group accounting role, demonstrating the ability to manage month-end close and balance sheet integrity
• Robust technical accounting knowledge and the ability to apply policies consistently
• Confident working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Advanced Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Experience in a professional services business (consulting, legal, advisory, engineering, marketing services, etc.)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, equity-backed professional services environment
• Exposure to a broad range of finance and business transformation initiatives
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous learning and development
• Potential for international travel and exposure to the company's global operations

If you're a technically proficient Group Control Accountant with a passion for driving financial excellence and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join this leading firm and take the next step in your career.