Group Accountant

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG is seeking a Group Accountant to join the Hatfield-based External Reporting team. You will report to the Group Head of External Reporting and help deliver high-quality financial reporting, technical accounting guidance and governance across the Group.

This role is suitable for a recently qualified accountant or someone with audit and industry experience seeking broader exposure. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in multiple countries on consolidations and

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Big Four or leading audit practice background is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating at Senior Associate or Assistant Manager level within audit, or equivalent experience combining audit and industry accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work across a varied workload.
• Experience working with international stakeholders would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and delivery of Group financial reporting and Board reporting activities.
• Assist with technical accounting assessments, accounting policy implementation and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support Group consolidations and the accounting treatment of acquisitions, disposals and other complex transactions.
• Work closely with finance teams across multiple countries to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.
• Contribute to statutory reporting and compliance activities across the Group.
• Analyse and interpret financial data, providing insight and recommendations where appropriate.
• Support business initiatives and projects that impact Group reporting processes and controls.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Company Secretariat and wider business functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Relationship management

Proactive/adaptable

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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Group Accountant

Location: GBR - CC Hatfield Ame | Job-ID: 221002 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Finance & Accounting

Life on the team

Join Computacenter's Group External Reporting team, a specialist finance function at the heart of our global business. Reporting into the Group Head of External Reporting, you'll become part of a collaborative and supportive team responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, technical accounting guidance and governance across the Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant seeking their first move into industry, or an individual with a combination of audit and industry experience looking to broaden their exposure. The team is intentionally lean, providing the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of accounting and reporting activities while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

What you'll do

• Support the preparation and delivery of Group financial reporting and Board reporting activities.
• Assist with technical accounting assessments, accounting policy implementation and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support Group consolidations and the accounting treatment of acquisitions, disposals and other complex transactions.
• Work closely with finance teams across multiple countries to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.
• Contribute to statutory reporting and compliance activities across the Group.
• Analyse and interpret financial data, providing insight and recommendations where appropriate.
• Support business initiatives and projects that impact Group reporting processes and controls.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Company Secretariat and wider business functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.

What you'll need

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• A Big Four or leading audit practice background is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating at Senior Associate or Assistant Manager level within audit, or equivalent experience combining audit and industry accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work across a varied workload.
• Experience working with international stakeholders would be advantageous.

About us

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

We’re a place where you can belong

With over 21,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

You’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier‑free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the skills and experience we need.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. Please let us know when you apply.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you!