Group Consolidations & Reporting Accountant

Hargreaves PLC; Esh Winning; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargreaves PLC seeks a technically strong Group Management Accountant for the UK Head Office. You will own monthly management accounts, lead group consolidation, and assist with statutory reporting and compliance across the UK entities.

The role requires post-qualification ACA/ACCA, strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge, and expansive experience in multi-entity environments, with excellent stakeholder management and advanced Excel modelling skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with post-qualification experience.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge with statutory reporting experience.
• Experience in multi-entity group consolidations.
• Background in practice (audit or advisory) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK head office entities.
• Lead the monthly consolidation of Group management accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Support the production of Group Annual and Interim Reports.
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements in line with UK accounting standards.
• Manage the Group's quarterly VAT return and ensure ongoing tax compliance.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems to support reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting at the corporate level.
• Collaborate with divisional finance teams and provide financial support to business units.
• Act as a key liaison for auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities.

Skills

IFRS/UK GAAP

Multi-entity reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Audit/advisory background

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Group consolidation software

Job description

Hargreaves PLC seeks a technically strong Group Management Accountant for the UK Head Office. You will own monthly management accounts, lead group consolidation, and assist with statutory reporting and compliance across the UK entities.

The role requires post-qualification ACA/ACCA, strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge, and expansive experience in multi-entity environments, with excellent stakeholder management and advanced Excel modelling skills.