Group Accountant

Sedona Digital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global technology company in the UK is seeking a Group Accountant to manage consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role involves driving change, optimizing the ERP system, and collaborating with third-party providers. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers career progression opportunities and a competitive salary with benefits, including study support and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Study support and CPD hours

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Nearly or newly qualified accountant with a professional qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience in group accounting or consolidation roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Manage outsourced finance functions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Business Central ERP system

Microsoft suite

Job description

Overview

Join Sedona Technology, a dynamic and fast-growing global technology company, as we continue to scale and innovate. Our mission is to deliver outstanding technical solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and customer obsession. We pride ourselves on four core principles:

• We obsess about our customers
• We build outstanding technical solutions
• We create an awesome culture
• We accelerate learning and careers

This newly created role within our expanding global finance team offers an exceptional opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified accountant to grow alongside the business. You will play a hands-on role in driving change and transition, establishing processes, and preparing for significant growth as the company is forecast to double in size next year.

With four entities and a primary function in the UK, this position provides exposure to international accounting, internal controls, and collaboration with third-party providers. As Group Accountant, you will take ownership of consolidated financial statements across all entities, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to support strategic decision-making.

You will also lead initiatives to optimize our newly implemented ERP system (Business Central), establish SOPs, and build scalable processes for sustainable growth. This role provides excellent exposure to all aspects of finance, with the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and take on project work where the business requires.

This role may require occasional travel to subsidiary locations and offers excellent opportunities for career progression within the finance function.

Your activities will include:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Establish and maintain the sales commission scheme.
• Manage outsourced finance functions.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Support the AP/AR functions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Project work as required.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) - nearly or newly qualified considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in group accounting or consolidation roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft suite and ERP systems (e.g., Business Central).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Study support, CPD hours, and annual subscription fees.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for career progression within the finance function.