Group Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global organization as a Group Accountant, where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, auditing, and controls. This position offers a variety of responsibilities and the chance to make an impact in a fast-growing business. Enjoy hybrid working and numerous benefits including generous annual leave and development support.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £55,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Great learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS and FRS 102.
• Proactive and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare group accounts under IFRS and subsidiary accounts under FRS 102.
• Support year-end audit process.
• Produce monthly reports for the group.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

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Are you confident with technical accounting but want to do more than just crunch numbers? Keen to work in a global business that's growing fast and full of opportunity? Looking for a role where you can make a real impact from day one?
We are delighted to be working with a global organisation that's looking for a Group Accountant to join their expanding finance team near Litchfield. The business has gone through huge international growth over the last few years and has no plans to slow down. With operations in multiple countries they are a major player in their sector and this is your chance to be part of the next chapter.
You'll be working closely with the Group Financial Controller, global finance teams, and senior leaders. It is a role with real variety and responsibility, covering everything from group reporting and audit to controls, consolidations and special projects. If you are looking to step into a role that is central to how a global business operates, this is a great opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:

• Helping prepare group accounts under IFRS and subsidiary accounts under FRS 102
• Supporting the year-end audit process and keeping things on track
• Producing monthly reports for the group and UK businesses
• Looking after the group's holding companies and doing monthly reconciliations
• Getting involved in acquisition accounting and helping standardise controls across the group
• Working closely with global finance teams and being a go-to contact for technical queries
• Jumping into group-wide projects and contributing to key initiatives

Candidate Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• ACA qualified, ideally trained in a Top 10 firm
• Solid technical background with IFRS and FRS 102
• Experience with consolidations and a good grasp of financial controls
• Confident communicator who is happy working with teams across different countries
• Someone who is proactive, detail-focused, and enjoys variety in their role
• Any exposure to M&A or international business is a bonus
• Industry experience is useful but not essential - newly qualified candidates from practice are welcome too

Benefits Include:

• Annual salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working - After initial training period (1 day in the office per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits via their rewards platform
• Great learning and development support

This is a brilliant chance to join a fast-paced, people-first business where finance plays a key role in driving success. If you're ambitious, curious and ready for a new challenge, apply today!

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