Group Accountant

Anderson Knight; Stirling; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Group Accountant to join a global manufacturing organization in Stirling. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and contributing to financial processes within a supportive environment that offers clear career progression. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Background in practice or industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and consolidation of financial reports for the group.
• Ownership of the month-end process and management accounts.
• Monitoring cash flow to support financial decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Newly Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to partner with one of our key clients, a leading manufacturing business, in their search for a talented Group Accountant to join their dynamic and growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation and gain exposure to group-level reporting and consolidation within a forward-thinking finance function. It offers a strong platform to develop and progress your career, working in a supportive and commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and consolidation of financial reports for the group, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards.
• Workingwith key stakeholders to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, providing insight into business performance.
• Ownership of the month-end process, including preparation of management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary for senior leadership.
• Monitoring and reporting on cash flow to support effective financial decision-making.
• Performing detailed reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, ensuring timely submission of all relevant information.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, budget holders, and external auditors.

Requirements

• Newly Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Background in practice (highly desirable) or proven industry experience.
• Experience with group reporting and consolidation (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to grow within a dynamic organisation.

What s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to group-level operations and reporting within a global manufacturing business.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment, offering clear career progression opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to key financial processes and have a meaningful impact on the business.

If you are interested in this excellent Group Accountant vacancy then please apply using the link below.