Group Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment-backed organization is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to support group reporting and year-end processes based in Edinburgh. The role involves preparation of financial statements, internal control development, and contributes to projects within a collaborative finance team, offering hybrid working. Strong qualifications as a chartered accountant are essential, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive non-contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or finalist-level chartered accountant is required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101 (IFRS9 and IFRS15 is highly sought after).
• Experience preparing or auditing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly group reporting and annual statements.
• Support standalone financial statements under IFRS and FRS 101.
• Take ownership of aspects of the annual external audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication skills

Education

Chartered accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

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W&A are delighted to be partnering with a global investment-backed group to source a Group Financial Accountant. The role is based in Edinburgh and offers hybrid working, a competitive salary depending on experience, a discretionary annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Profile

Our client is a dynamic and internationally active organisation, operating across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Following a recent change in ownership, the business has entered a transformative phase marked by growth, strategic projects, and an evolving finance function. This trajectory is creating a wealth of opportunity for finance professionals to play a central role in shaping reporting practices, leading on high-impact projects, and gaining exposure to new challenges.

The business is known for its supportive culture and collaborative approach. Leadership is focused on setting new team members up for success, offering considered onboarding, manageable expectations in the early stages, and a balance of technical support and autonomy. Many in the finance team have thrived in this environment, benefitting from both career progression and breadth of experience.

Position Profile

The Group Financial Accountant role offers a broad blend of project and business-as-usual responsibilities. You will support the monthly group reporting cycle while playing a key role in the year-end process, audit management, and internal control development. You’ll also contribute to initiatives such as IFRS implementation, control reviews, and process improvements. Reporting to a Financial Reporting Manager, the position sits within a high-calibre finance team and will involve collaboration across functions and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly group reporting and annual consolidated financial statements
• Support the delivery of standalone financial statements under IFRS and FRS 101
• Prepare key accounting calculations and journal entries, with supporting analysis and disclosures
• Liaise with finance and operational stakeholders across the group to address reporting and control issues
• Contribute to financial control enhancement, including the development and documentation of internal controls
• Take ownership of aspects of the annual external audit, including notes and subsidiary submissions
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and assess their impact on group reporting
• Participate in wider projects across the finance function, from governance to trading activity and systems optimisation
• Support team development, promote a positive team culture, and help uphold work-life balance within the group

Person Profile

• Recently qualified or finalist-level chartered accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA)
• Big Four or Mid-Tier trained CAs will be strongly considered
• Experience preparing or auditing group and standalone financial statements
• Working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101 (IFRS9 and IFRS15 knowledge is highly sought after)
• Strong understanding of internal controls and standard financial reporting cycles
• A collaborative and motivated team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• An interest in contributing to projects and process improvements within a group finance function

The Group Financial Accountant role offers:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Competitive non-contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Career development in a growing, globally active organisation

How to Apply

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jack Ramage at [emailprotected] or reach out to W&A for a private and confidential discussion about the role and your current circumstances.

Alternatively, please apply, and we will be in touch.