Group Accountant

Michael Page; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with one of our key clients in North Yorkshire to recruit a technically strong Group Accountant. You'll gain broad exposure across Group accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and M&A, working within a complex structure of around 20 entities, multiple currencies and significant consolidation activity.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, and clear progression into Group Finance, with opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA qualification with strong technical accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently research technical accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• Ambition to develop a long-term career within Group Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly Group financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Prepare and review consolidation workings across multiple entities.
• Support statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.
• Perform technical accounting reviews and GAAP gap analysis.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Support external audit processes and respond to audit queries.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Support digital tax and digital audit projects.
• Provide accounting support for acquisitions, M&A and post-acquisition integration.
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Legal teams.
• Assist with holding company accounting and dividend payments.
• Support senior leadership meetings through preparation of commentary and analysis.
• Contribute to Group finance projects and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical accounting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a first or second mover from accountancy practice looking to build a career within a Group Finance environment. You'll gain broad exposure across Group accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and M&A, working within a complex structure of around 20 entities, multiple currencies and significant consolidation activity.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance is partnering with one of our key clients in North Yorkshire, to recruit a technically strong and ambitious Group Accountant.

Description

• Support monthly Group financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Prepare and review consolidation workings across multiple entities.
• Support statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.
• Perform technical accounting reviews and GAAP gap analysis.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Support external audit processes and respond to audit queries.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Support digital tax and digital audit projects.
• Provide accounting support for acquisitions, M&A and post-acquisition integration.
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Legal teams.
• Assist with holding company accounting and dividend payments.
• Support senior leadership meetings through preparation of commentary and analysis.
• Contribute to Group finance projects and process improvements.

Profile

• ACA qualification with strong technical accounting experience.
• A good understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Experience working with complex financial information and/or Group structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to independently research technical accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• A curious, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in understanding the wider business.
• Ambition to develop a long-term career within Group Finance.

Job Offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role based in North Yorkshire
• Hybrid working
• Career development and progression opportunities