Group Financial Accountant

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multisite business is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to support finance and leadership teams. Situated in Slough, this office-based role offers £65,000 - £75,000 per annum with a bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in group consolidations and strong analytical skills to deliver insightful financial analysis and ensure compliance within the organization.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Practical experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of merger and acquisition accounting.
• Ability to maintain internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Drive the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead and support statutory financial statements and audit preparation.
• Manage VAT returns and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Consolidate group financials and assist with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Group consolidations

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Buckinghamshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Per Annum

Orka Financial is working with a growing multisite business based just outside of Slough to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This is a brand new role that is going to be central to the continued expansion of the group, driving process improvements and leading on the integration of acquired businesses. Reporting directly to the CFO this role will offer fantastic exposure to a wide variety of tasks whilst working in a fast paced and ever evolving environment.

This role is office based, 5 days a week in Slough.

The Group Financial Accountant will support the finance and senior leadership by driving and managing group consolidated reporting, ensuring compliance, and delivering insightful financial analysis for the group. This role bridges technical finance with strategic support, enabling effective financial control and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow including input into Board reporting.
• Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating reconciliations across accounts (including intercompany accounts).
• Lead and support statutory financial statements and audit preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage VAT returns, control accounts, and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Consolidate group financials and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements; be the lead with external auditors.
• Support the Group Finance Controller & CFO in strategic finance projects, acquisitions, or restructuring activities.

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS) is highly preferred
• Practical experience in group consolidations, statutory reporting, and intercompany account management, ideally with multi-company, multi-site and large group structures
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to maintain internal controls and deliver accurate financial data.
• Strong technical knowledge of merger and acquisition accounting would be desirable
• Awareness of tax accounting would be desirable
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and finance systems.

Salary

£65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits