Group Financial Accountant

CV Screen Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business in High Wycombe is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to make a significant impact on their financial strategy. This role, reporting to the Finance Director, requires strong accounting credentials and multi-site experience. The salary is £68,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Prior experience in a group or multi-site environment is essential.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in developing and executing the company's financial strategy.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including lenders and franchisees.
• Take responsibility for consolidated statutory accounts and reporting.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Financial oversight

Stakeholder management

Strategic analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA)

Job description

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for the Group Financial Accountant to join a highly successful and expanding retail business based in High Wycombe. This is a newly created, highly visible position, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the strategic direction of a well-established company with a strong market presence. The company has over 200 stores nationwide and has been trading for over 30 years. The position offers a salary of £68k plus excellent benefits and is mostly office-based, with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in developing and executing the company\'s financial strategy.
• Conduct continuous financial oversight, monitoring performance, cash flow, and financial covenants to mitigate risks.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including lenders, group accounting teams, and franchisees.
• Take responsibility for consolidated statutory accounts and reporting.
• Assist with budget reviews and internal audit functions.

What Experience is Required

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Prior experience in a group or multi-site environment is essential.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is £68,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension, private medical insurance, and a bonus scheme.

Location

This position is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and is easily commutable from locations such as Maidenhead, Beaconsfield, Slough, Amersham, Marlow, and Gerrards Cross.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Kate Morgan of CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Group Accountant
• Head of Finance
• Finance Director Designate
• Senior Finance Manager

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