Group Accountant - 12 month FTC

Marks Sattin Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Group Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract in Birmingham. You will have significant exposure to group consolidations, IFRS 16 lease accounting, and statutory reporting. The role demands a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in managing external audits. This hybrid position offers a supportive team environment, significant impact on financial processes, and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, especially IFRS 16 Leases.
• Ability to manage group consolidations effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in periodic group consolidations.
• Lead preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Manage the end-to-end IFRS 16 lease accounting process.
• Oversee property impairment reviews for compliance.
• Act as a contact for external auditors.
• Support balance sheet and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Experience in group consolidations

Advanced Excel skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Confident communication

Team player

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Job Title: Group Accountant - 12 month FTC

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 p.a. + Excellent company benefits

Location: Birmingham

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days office based)

Marks Sattin are proudly recruiting a high-profile Group Accountant role on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with one of the UK's most recognisable household-name businesses. This is your chance to join a brand that has a prestigious history which makes them the leaders in their market. Stepping into a pivotal position at the heart of their Group Finance team, the Group Accountant will have great exposure to a variety of stakeholders.

The Group Accountant will have exposure across both internal and external reporting, with a sharp focus on IFRS 16 lease accounting and impairment reviews. You'll be working alongside a high performing finance team, in a business that prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Group Consolidations: Play a key role in periodic consolidations, producing consolidated balance sheets and cash flows for management accounts.
• Statutory Reporting: Lead the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts and contribute to interim and annual consolidated reports.
• IFRS 16 Lease Accounting: Own the end-to-end process - from entries and control accounts to disclosure notes.
• Impairment Reviews: Manage the property impairment review process at half year and year end, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Controls & Compliance: Document and perform controls around impairment, while supporting the wider finance team in strengthening financial controls.
• Audit Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, providing information and resolving queries.
• Technical Expertise: Keep up to date with UK GAAP and IFRS standards, ensuring compliance across subsidiary and consolidated accounts.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Support balance sheet and cash flow reporting, fixed asset accounting, new standards implementation, and accounting for acquisitions/disposals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting skills, with solid knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (especially IFRS 16 Leases).
• Experience in group consolidations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Confident communicator – able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently when required.

What makes this opportunity different?

This isn't just another finance role, it's a chance to join a household-name organisation where your work will make a real impact. You'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team culture, with access to excellent benefits and the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise in a complex, fast-moving environment.

You’ll gain exposure to high-level group reporting, work closely with senior stakeholders, and be trusted to take ownership of critical processes. It's the perfect platform to showcase your skills, build your profile, and enjoy the buzz of working for a brand that's known and loved across the UK.

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