Group Accountant

Lords Group Trading; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lords Group Trading is seeking a Group Accountant to enhance their finance team. The role involves consolidations, statutory compliance, and exposure to Board-level reporting. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants eager to develop in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on IFRS and UK GAAP.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Defined development pathway with exposure to senior leadership

Mentorship from experienced finance executives

Dynamic, growing business environment

Qualifications

• 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience in practice or industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Interest in developing toward a future Group FC or CFO role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation and reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Prepare management packs, Board materials, lender reports, and flash reporting.
• Support the production of half-year and full-year accounts under IFRS.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA)

Job description

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Recruitment Manager at Lords Group Trading

Job Title: Group Accountant

Location: Hanger Green, West London (Hybrid working available)

Company: Lords Group Trading Plc

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

About Us

Lords Group Trading Plc is a fast-growing, dynamic business operating in the distribution of building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY products across the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Group comprises a portfolio of high-performing subsidiaries and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and creating long-term value for our shareholders.

Backed by strong family investment and commitment to growth, we are building a high-performing finance function to support our ambitious plans. As part of this journey, we’re looking for a commercially aware Group Accountant to join the team — someone who wants to make a real impact and who has the drive and potential to step into a future CFO role.

Role Overview

As Group Accountant, you will be a key member of the Group Finance team, responsible for consolidations, group reporting, statutory compliance, and supporting a range of strategic initiatives. The role offers excellent exposure to Board-level reporting, M&A, investor relations, systems development, and ESG reporting.

This position is ideal for someone eager to develop in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a diverse business structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation and reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Prepare management packs, Board materials, lender reports, and flash reporting
• Support the production of half-year and full-year accounts under IFRS
• Assist in complex accounting areas including acquisitions, PPA, IFRS 16, and put & call options
• Work with local finance teams to ensure consistency and quality of reporting
• Coordinate audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors and advisors
• Oversee statutory accounts for subsidiaries (FRS 102) and drive process ownership at local level
• Support the rollout of Group accounting policies and internal financial controls
• Collaborate on financial systems development and process efficiency
• Contribute to ESG-related financial reporting and disclosures

What about you?

To apply for this role, you will need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA) – Big 4 or Top 10 training preferred
• 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience in practice or industry
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the business
• A proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong commercial mindset
• Interest in developing toward a future Group FC or CFO role

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model (West London HQ)
• A defined development pathway with exposure to senior leadership
• Mentorship from experienced finance executives
• A dynamic, growing business with real ownership and impact

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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