Group Accountant

Investigo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading financial reporting, collaborating with marketing on budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to thrive while contributing to impactful financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in statutory audits and accounts preparation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 16 and tax compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly report preparation and insightful analysis for the Advertising Fund.
• Support statutory accounts process and external audit preparation.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Internal Controls

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS)

Job description

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Base pay range

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Senior Consultant at Investigo | Qualified Finance | Consumer, Retail & Hospitality Markets

up to £60,000 + 20% bonus & great benefits

London (zone 1) - Hybrid 3 days office pw

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of timely monthly reports for our Advertising Fund, providing insightful analysis and commentary on variances against budget.
• Business Partner with the Marketing team to build and refine annual and quarterly budget and reforecasts.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Support the statutory accounts process for various group entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Assist with the external audit process, including preparation of working papers and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert on accounting standards, particularly in complex areas such as lease accounting under IFRS 16.
• Contribute to strengthening the group’s financial control environment through process improvements and ongoing risk assessment.
• Perform regular reviews of reconciliations and identify opportunities for efficiencies or enhancements in financial operations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant accounting frameworks, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Take responsibility for preparing and submitting various tax and regulatory filings including VAT returns, PSA submissions, Capital Allowances reviews, and Gender Pay Gap reporting.
• Coordinate with external advisors to finalize Corporation Tax returns and calculations for group entities.
• Complete quarterly reconciliations for fixed assets and manage related reporting and compliance.

Who We’re Looking For

• You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS), ideally from a big 4 background (or other top
• You’ve worked on statutory audits or have hands-on experience preparing statutory accounts.
• You’re familiar with complex accounting standards and can confidently apply IFRS 16.
• While direct tax experience is a plus, it's not a dealbreaker — but familiarity with tax compliance processes would be beneficial.
• You have a strong grasp of internal controls and can design, implement, or review financial processes effectively.
• Your Excel skills are advanced — you’re comfortable with pivot tables, lookups, and more sophisticated formulas.
• You’re detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy digging into the data to uncover insights.
• Communication is one of your strengths — you can explain financial matters clearly to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders.
• You’re self-motivated, organized, and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• You’re curious and proactive, always looking for ways to improve processes and contribute to overall business performance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Restaurants

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