Group Accountant

CMC Consulting Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in the Midlands is seeking a Group Accountant for a first move into industry. The role is ideal for ACA-qualified accountants wanting to expand into commercial finance. Key responsibilities include supporting financial reporting for multiple entities, preparing statutory accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in broadening experience are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £45-50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA qualified or recently qualified, with relevant training.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience managing multiple entities and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and post journals and reconcile financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts for audits.
• Contribute to cashflow and treasury-related reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA qualified or recently qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Group Accountant – First Move from Practice - Midlands - £45-50,000 + Bens

This role offers an excellent first move into industry for an ACA-qualified (or recently qualified) accountant seeking exposure to commercial finance within a multi-entity organisation. The position provides hands‑on involvement in core financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, alongside opportunities to broaden experience beyond statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting across multiple legal entities
• Prepare and post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support external audits
• Contribute to cashflow, debt, VAT, and treasury-related reporting
• Maintain fixed asset registers and investigate reporting variances
• Reconcile data between finance systems and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policies are adhered to
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects

Ideal Background

• ACA qualified or recently qualified, with training completed in an accountancy firm
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, audit, and statutory accounts
• Experience working with multiple entities and tight reporting deadlines
• Commercially curious with a desire to broaden experience in industry
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholdersAdvanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems beneficial but not essential

Please send your CV to apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.