Group Financial Accountant

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant for a large, ambitious business undergoing a significant growth journey. You will take ownership of statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and group accounting to support the expansion plans.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will manage external audits, lead complex accounting matters under UK standards and drive improvements in controls and reporting across the group.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent and strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience in statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Experience managing external audits and tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT and corporation tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory accounts for multiple entities across the group.
• Manage external audit process and act as primary contact for auditors.
• Lead technical accounting matters and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support transition and application of FRS 102 accounting requirements.
• Manage group consolidations and review complex accounting treatments.
• Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance activities.
• Support responses to HMRC enquiries and tax-related matters.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, reporting processes and efficiencies.
• Partner with senior finance stakeholders on strategic finance projects.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Financial accounting

Audit management

UK accounting standards

Group accounting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Growth mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a large and ambitious business embarking on a significant growth journey. Taking ownership of statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and group accounting, you’ll play a key role in building a finance function capable of supporting the organisation’s plans to double in size over the next few years.

Client Details

Our Exclusive client is a large, well-established business with a strong presence in its sector and ambitious growth plans. Following continued investment and a clear strategic vision, the organisation is targeting a substantial increase in scale over the coming years.

As the business evolves, the finance function is also developing, creating an opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of group reporting, statutory compliance and key finance projects.

Description

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing annual statutory accounts for multiple entities across the group
• Managing the external audit process and acting as the primary contact for auditors
• Leading technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Supporting the transition and application of FRS 102 accounting requirements
• Managing group consolidations and reviewing complex accounting treatments
• Overseeing VAT and corporation tax compliance activities
• Supporting responses to HMRC enquiries and tax-related matters
• Driving improvements in financial controls, reporting processes and efficiencies
• Partnering with senior finance stakeholders on strategic finance projects

Profile

The successful Senior Financial Accountant is likely to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise gained in either practice or relevant level industry experience

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong statutory reporting and financial accounting experience
• Experience managing or supporting annual external audits
• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards
• Group accounting and consolidation experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls
• The ability to operate effectively within a growing and evolving business

Job Offer

• Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 + benefits
• Hybrid working model with 3-4 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to join a business entering an exciting growth phase
• High level of visibility across the finance function and wider organisation
• Exposure to strategic finance projects and transformation initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package

Exclusive to Michael Page

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.