Group Accountant

Yolk Recruitment; Wheal Rose; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven social housing provider in Cornwall is seeking a Group Accountant to enhance financial reporting and manage key accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA) and possess strong financial accounting knowledge and Excel skills. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary of £50,000 and various benefits including discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Highstreet and online discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars

Agile Working

Free car parking

Tea and coffee provided

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for the Group.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee sales ledger and manage key financial reconciliations.
• Draft statutory accounts and support external audits.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Enhance financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Contribute to data-driven financial planning.
• Assist in ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Strong financial accounting knowledge

Excel skills

Experience in accounting software

Team management skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA)

AAT L4 with strong experience considered

Job description

Overview

Group Accountant

Salary: £50,000

Location: Cornwall, hybrid working

Contract: Full-time, permanent. Mon - Fri 37 hours per week

Start date: November

About the role

Join a values-driven social housing provider in the heart of Cornwall as a Group Accountant. In this key role, you will support the Group Finance Reporting Manager in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting, managing core accounting processes, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. It\'s an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in an organisation committed to providing safe, affordable homes and strong communities.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for the Group
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee sales the ledger and manage production of key financial reconciliations
• Draft statutory accounts and support external audits
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Enhance financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Contribute to data-driven financial planning
• Assist in ad-hoc finance projects

Person Profile / Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPFA, ICA; AAT L4 with strong experience considered)
• Strong financial accounting knowledge and Excel skills
• Experienced in accounting software
• Team management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented

Values

• Put customers first
• Be open, honest, and accountable
• Value each other
• Strive for excellence

Benefits

• Highstreet and online discounts and cashback app
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and Cycle to Work
• Blue Light Card
• Agile Working
• Bradfords Building Supplies and B&Q discounts
• Ethical loans and savings options through credit union partners
• Fundraising opportunities, charity and social events
• Free car parking, tea and coffee

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV