Group Accountant

via; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance organization in Central London is seeking a Group Accountant to join its finance team. In this hybrid position, you will play a vital role in enhancing the group's financial reporting while taking ownership of key accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience and strong technical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, along with a discretionary bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Food and wellbeing allowance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience required.
• Experience in FMCG or Retail is beneficial.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with consolidation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Group Reporting Manager on monthly consolidation.
• Own monthly group balance sheet analyses and reconciliations.
• Take responsibility for the Group's IFRS 16 calculations.
• Support cash management initiatives including liquidity optimization.
• Assist with consolidated statutory accounts for the year-end audit.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline financial processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong organisational ability

Solutions focused mindset

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA)

Job description

Group Accountant
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Location: Hybrid, Central London
Start Date: Flexible

A high growth, consumer loved brand is looking for a Group Accountant to join its fast scaling finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business known for innovation, energy, and a genuine investment in personal development. You will play a key role in strengthening the group's financial reporting, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision making as the company continues its rapid expansion.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the Group Reporting Manager on monthly consolidation and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely group reporting.
• Own monthly group balance sheet analyses and reconciliations, including key working capital and balance sheet KPIs.
• Take responsibility for the Group's IFRS 16 calculations and related journal entries.
• Support cash management initiatives including liquidity optimisation and cash movements across entities.
• Assist with consolidated statutory accounts and key deliverables for the year end group audit.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline financial processes, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting deadlines.
• Take a hands on, proactive approach to solving problems and supporting wider finance initiatives.
• Support a variety of ad hoc projects as the business continues to scale.

What You Bring:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in FMCG or Retail is beneficial.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with consolidation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong organisational ability.
• Independent, proactive mindset with a solutions focused approach.
• Enthusiastic about improving processes and supporting a growing business.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience.

Education:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA).

What's On Offer:

• Discretionary bonus, pension, and food and wellbeing allowance.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A high growth environment that invests heavily in personal and professional development.