Group Financial Accountant

Kenton Black Ltd; Leyland Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance organization is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to oversee financial accounting and treasury management. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong knowledge of accounting standards, proven experience in group accounting, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with similar responsibilities.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and treasury management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed financial statements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead production of financial statements and ensure timely filing.
• Manage daily treasury operations and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting standards

Experience in group accounting

Financial consolidation

Cash flow management

Internal financial controls

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Based on the outskirts of St. Helens within easy commute from the M6, this highly successful service business operate across several sectors, and have a group turnover in excess of £200m. One of the UK's most vibrant and dynamic organisations, they continue to grow at a rapid pace and have a new requirement within the finance function. Supporting the group, leading on statutory accounting requirements, the role also leads on treasury management. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role adds value across the various business units and central group function.

As Group Financial Accountant, and treasury lead, you shall work closely with the head office finance function, taking the lead on all statutory accounting, financial accounting and treasury. Playing a pivotal role in delivering accurate reporting, strengthening controls, and driving improvements across processes and systems, this position offers exposure to group-level treasury activity, financial reporting, and treasury-related compliance. Responsible for Financial Accounts, Group Consolidations and process improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with hands on experience within a large industry business where you have been taken the lead across the duties outlined.

Main Role Duties

• Preparation of detailed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements across the business units, ensuring these reports are accurate and comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with tax planning, governance, and statutory requirements.
• Lead on the production of financial statements as well as ensuring statutory requirements are met and filed in a timely manner across all business units and the group.
• Assist in the audit and consolidation processes for the Group.
• Assist in driving system improvements and process enhancements across the finance function.
• Ensure all subsidiary companies adhere to accounting standards (e.g. IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Provide independent review and challenge around Balance Sheet reporting for the Group on a periodic basis.
• Monitor and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Provide technical advice on accounting issues.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations - in particular IFRS16, IR35, tax rules.
• Build working relationships throughout the group and finance function.
• Prepare schedules for acquisition accounting of any newly acquired entities, ensuring accurate consolidation into group financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of audit technical papers such as acquisition accounting, impairment and going concern.
• Establish and monitor key controls, streamlining processes where possible.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control effectiveness.

Treasury Management

• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external financial regulations.
• Prepare and review treasury-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Work with internal teams to optimise treasury processes and systems.
• Contribute to treasury improvement and automation projects.
• Preparing managing report packs.

Experience & Qualifications

To be considered for this role you shall have experience in a fast paced environment, and in a similar role. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) you shall have strong knowledge of accounting standards (FRS 102 and IFRS). With proven experience in group accounting and financial consolidation you shall have the ability to work independently and manage your workload in a dynamic environment It is essential you have commercial experience within a fast-paced SME environment and the role is ideal for a second-time mover from practice looking to broaden their commercial exposure.