Group Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A growing multisite financial services firm based just outside Slough is seeking a Group Financial Accountant. This brand new role is essential for their expansion, focusing on financial reporting, group consolidations, and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing audits, and working closely with the CFO on strategic projects. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong technical skills and previous experience in similar roles. The position is office-based in Slough and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant is highly preferred.
• Experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Drive month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage VAT returns and regulatory reporting submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS)

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 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.

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 & Benefits

£65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits.