Group Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Worsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd in Worsley is seeking a Group Accountant to join a rapidly growing multi-entity organisation. The role is ideal for an ACA/ACCA qualified professional moving from practice into industry, with responsibility for group reporting and consolidation.

You will manage monthly consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, 13-week cash flow forecasts, statutory accounts, and audit support while working with finance teams across the group.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required.
• Experience in accountancy practice including statutory accounts and audit.
• Interest in moving into industry with focus on management accounting & group reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and meticulous approach to financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly consolidation of group management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Document variances against budgets and forecasts with finance teams.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations for trading and non-trading balances.
• Coordinate the group’s 13‑week rolling cash-flow forecast and support review meetings.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and group audit support.
• Maintain accuracy of group reporting and ensure compliance with group policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Group Accountant | Worsley | Rapid Growth Organisation | £55K | Permanent

A multi-entity organisation is seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) ready to make their first move from accountancy practice into an industry role.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with experience of statutory accounts and audit who wants to develop broader commercial finance experience. You will gain exposure to group management accounts, consolidation, cash-flow forecasting, financial control and senior stakeholders while working closely with finance teams across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support the monthly consolidation of group management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting.
• Work with finance teams to understand and document variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations covering trading and non-trading balances.
• Coordinate the group’s 13-week rolling cash-flow forecast and support review meetings.
• Monitor group costs and help ensure they are recorded accurately.
• Assess intercompany balances and their potential effect on funding requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and act as a key point of support during the group audit.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and disclosure notes.
• Take ownership of the statutory accounts process for the organisation’s UK entities.
• Assist with tax computations by analysing tax-sensitive items.
• Complete balance sheet reviews and help maintain the accuracy of group reporting.
• Support compliance with group accounting policies and UK FRS 102.
• Build effective working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues across the organisation.

Essential requirements

• ACAor ACCA qualified.
• Experience gained within accountancy practice, including statutory accounts and audit work.
• A clear interest in moving into industry and developing management accounting and group reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough approach to financial reporting and reconciliations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with different stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.

Desirable experience

• Exposure to group accounts, consolidations or multi-entity clients.
• Experience working with clients in the manufacturing sector.
• Some knowledge of cash-flow forecasting, management accounts or UK FRS 102.

This is an opportunity to transfer your technical accounting experience into a broad group finance position and develop your commercial understanding within industry.