Group Financial Accountant

RK Accountancy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to drive financial efficiency and shape the company's financial strategy. In this role, you will manage month-end reporting, group consolidation, and statutory accounts while collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with proven experience in financial control, possesses strong technical skills, and is proficient in Excel. This position offers great benefits including 25 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free access to wellbeing, legal and health support

2 days home working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in industry as a qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in group consolidation and management reporting.
• Strong technical skills in preparing statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end cycle, group consolidation, and management reporting.
• Manage year-end accounts and tax pack preparations.
• Collaborate across finance and non-finance teams.

Skills

Financial reporting

Group consolidation

Statutory accounts preparation

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Sage 200 is a bonus)

Job description

The opportunity:

This leading manufacturer and supplier are looking for an ambitious accountant to shape financial strategy, streamline reporting processes, and be at the centre of business decisions. As Group Financial Accountant, you ll directly influence the company s financial health while gaining invaluable exposure to group consolidation, statutory accounts, and high-level financial reporting.

The role:

You ll be responsible for driving financial efficiency across the entire business, work closely with senior leadership and see your work shape the company s financial direction. By improving financial systems and leading key reporting cycles, you ll make a tangible impact in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

You will also receive some great benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to wellbeing, legal and health support
• 2 days home working

How you ll make a difference:

• Lead the financial reporting process: Own the month-end cycle, group consolidation, and management reporting to deliver timely, accurate financial insights that directly influence key decisions.
• Shape the business financial strategy: Your work on cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and reporting improvements will streamline operations and directly impact profitability.
• Take charge of statutory accounts: Lead year-end accounts and tax pack preparations, managing audits and ensuring full compliance.
• Drive process improvements: Your proactive approach will shape the future of the finance function, making it more efficient and agile.
• Collaborate across the business: Work with both finance and non-finance teams, helping the company make data-driven decisions that boost performance.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum of 2 years experience in industry.
• Proven experience in group consolidation, management reporting, and financial control.
• Strong technical skills and confidence in preparing statutory accounts and dealing with auditors.
• Commercially aware, analytical, and comfortable liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with experience in ERP systems (Sage 200 is a bonus).
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. (url removed) (phone number removed)

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