Group Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Group Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Rotherham. This role offers a unique chance to engage in financial reporting and various core finance activities while supporting your continuous professional development. You'll work collaboratively across teams and have the opportunity for hybrid working, along with study support to further your ACCA or ACA qualifications.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Hybrid working

Study support

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA or ACA, with accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Proactive learner with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and assist with audits.
• Contribute to updates of internal controls and group accounting policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proactive

Good communication

Education

Part-qualified ACCA or ACA

Job description

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Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level? My client is looking for a talented and driven candidate who is at early stages of their finance career and looking for a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team of five. If you have a background in accounts and are working towards your ACCA or ACA qualification, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact while continuing your professional development!

Why Join My Client?

This company is committed to what they do and is always looking for people who are eager to make a real impact. As Group Accountant, you'll play an essential role in supporting the group and holding company accounts, including financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management.

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with both the UK and international finance teams, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the company’s success.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support a range of core finance activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes across the group. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, statutory accounts, and variance analysis.
• Preparing and managing weekly cash flow reporting to the Group Finance Director.
• Assisting with external audits and the year-end close process.
• Building dashboards and reports to support decision-making across the business.
• Assessing the impact of new or updated accounting standards.
• Helping to streamline the month-end process through automation and improvements.
• Contributing to updates of internal controls and Group accounting policies.
• Assisting with internal audits and process reviews to ensure group-wide compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified (ACCA or ACA), with experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working across teams, including with overseas finance functions.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain group-level exposure and broaden your accounting experience in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, develop new skills, and progress your qualification. Benefits include Generous Holidays, Hybrid working, Study Support and more!

Interested?

If you're looking for the next step in your finance career, apply now to learn more.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.