Group Accountant - Group Finance

Agilio Software; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of back office solutions in Sheffield is looking for a Group Accountant to shape financial processes in a fast-paced environment. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid work and requires ACCA/ICAEW qualification or part-qualification, strong audit experience, and proficiency in accounting software. The position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including income protection and health cash plans.

Benefits

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension

Health Cash plan

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay scheme

Flexible benefits through Agilio Flex portal

Qualifications

• ACCA/ICAEW qualified or part-qualified with a clear plan to complete.
• Experience in practice accountancy with multiple clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce consolidated monthly financial reporting requirements.
• Lead the year-end process for audit and tax advisors.
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statements.
• Produce consolidated weekly short-term cashflow forecasts.
• Support the Head of Group Reporting with finance system updates.
• Improve and maintain capex reporting.
• Develop and present monthly overhead reporting.
• Manage and support the Payroll Manager.

Skills

ACCA/ICAEW qualification or equivalent

Strong background in practice accountancy

Audit experience

Excellent analytical skills

Proficient in accounting software

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Background

Agilio Software Group is the UK’s largest provider of back office, compliance, and workforce solutions in primary care and dental. We have ambitious and exciting growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to be part of our journey.

The role

We are seeking a Group Accountant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced commercial environment, whether you’re transitioning from practice or already have experience in industry. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping financial processes and supporting our ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce consolidated monthly financial reporting requirements, including management accounts, investor and banking requirements.
• Lead the year-end process, acting as the key contact for audit and tax advisors.
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statements and single-entity statutory accounts.
• Produce consolidated weekly short-term cashflow forecasts.
• Support the Head of Group Reporting with integration and updates of the finance system.
• Improve and maintain capex reporting, including development spend.
• Develop and maintain monthly overhead reporting and present to department heads.
• Manage and support the Payroll Manager, gaining sufficient understanding of the payroll process to provide cover in exceptional circumstances.
• Deputise for the Head of Group Reporting as and when required.

Skills and experience which we are looking for in a Group Accountant are:

Essential

• ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent qualified or part-qualified (with a clear plan to complete).
• Strong background in practice accountancy, ideally with exposure to multiple clients.
• Audit experience
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Job type: This is a full-time hybrid position, primarily remote with 1–2 days per week at our Sheffield office. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to meet business needs.

Salary: Competitive salary and generous benefits

• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension
• Health Cash plan
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• A range of flexible benefits available through our Agilio Flex portal

If you feel you have what it takes to join our team, we look forward to receiving your application!

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV along with a covering letter to [e-mail]