Group Accountant – ACA (First Move into Industry)

CMC Consulting Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Group Accountant for their Midlands office. This position offers an excellent first move into industry for an ACA-qualified (or recently qualified) accountant. The role involves hands-on financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, alongside the opportunity to broaden experience in a multi-entity organization. Candidates should have strong financial reporting knowledge and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in financial reporting, audit, and statutory accounts.
• Experience working with multiple entities and tight reporting deadlines.
• Commercially curious with a desire to broaden experience in industry.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and post journals and complete balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support external audits.
• Contribute to cash-flow, debt, VAT, and treasury-related reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

ACA qualified or recently qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Group Accountant for their Midlands office. This position offers an excellent first move into industry for an ACA-qualified (or recently qualified) accountant. The role involves hands-on financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, alongside the opportunity to broaden experience in a multi-entity organization. Candidates should have strong financial reporting knowledge and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package included.