Group Accountant (12 Month FTC)

Michael Page (UK); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves preparing management accounts, managing intercompany transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to high-impact financial projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for immediate start

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Comfortable managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple holding companies.
• Manage intercompany loan transactions, including repayments and interest.
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements (2025).

Skills

Accounting Fundamentals

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Excel

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

• Gain experience in group-level accounting for a global company.
• Hybrid working and a secure 12-month fixed-term contract.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, globally operating organisation with a strong presence in the UK. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to financial excellence, they offer a supportive environment where finance professionals can thrive and grow. This role sits within their central finance function, supporting the accounting for multiple holding companies at group level.

Job Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple holding companies.
• Manage intercompany loan transactions, including repayments and interest.
• Oversee accounting for dividend flows between group entities.
• Collaborate with Group Treasury on cash pooling and FX-related transactions.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements (2025).
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting queries.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit queries as needed.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should have:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with strong accounting fundamentals.
• Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Comfortable managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Exposure to cash pooling and FX (foreign exchange) transactions.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
• Experience working in or with holding companies or group structures.
• Proficient in accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently and collaborating with wider teams.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working model - minimum 1 day per week in the office.
• Opportunity to work within a global finance team on high-impact projects.
• Exposure to complex group-level accounting and treasury operations.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Chance to build experience in intercompany, FX, and cash pooling processes.
• Modern office environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join and make a significant impact. Apply now to progress your career in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry.