Group Financial Accountant

Gregory Distribution Ltd; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in North Tawton is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to oversee the preparation of financial statements and manage audits. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and managing the external audit process. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a strong career growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Experience in managing teams and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual financial statements and manage group audits.
• Oversee reconciliation and control of the balance sheet.
• Manage the external audit process and support indirect tax analysis.

Skills

Strong numeric and analytical skills

Effective communicator

Delivery-focused

Proficiency in multiple IT platforms

Ability to manage and develop teams

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Group Financial Accountant

Location: North Tawton with frequent travel to Cullompton.

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing group committed to excellence in everything we do. Our business spans multiple sectors, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services and products to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, we offer a supportive environment where talented professionals can thrive and make a real impact.

Job Description

As a Group Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing financial reporting, audits, and cash flow across the group. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a fast-paced environment and contribute to strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the group company's annual financial statements, including group consolidation and narrative data, using MS Word for accounts preparation.
• Oversee reconciliation and control of the balance sheet, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and input journals as required.
• Develop and maintain group cash forecasting.
• Manage working capital within the group via Confidential Invoice Discounting facilities, including monthly reconciliations and ad-hoc reporting for the bank.
• Process BACS and bank payments as required.
• Manage processes for fixed assets, asset financing, banking, insurance, and company credit cards, including direct liaison with third parties.
• Oversee the external audit process, including planning and managing annual and interim audits, handling requests, and submitting documentation.
• Provide support for indirect tax analysis and reconciliation, liaising with external tax advisors and HMRC as required.
• Support recent acquisitions and their finance teams in all financial accounting matters.
• Manage grant claims, including data collation and timely submission.
• Lead IFRS16 Leases project to assess impact on results, covering physical assets, contract hire, IT, and software contracts.
• Contribute to business contingency planning, including writing procedures and backup plans.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in multiple IT platforms and reporting tools.
• Delivery-focused with ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills (internal and external).
• Ability to manage and develop teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a financial accounting role within a medium / large company.
• Experience of change management regarding process / improvements.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Salary: Competitive package to include excellent benefits. Please add into the supporting statement current salary and expectations.
• Hours: 08:30hrs - 17:30hrs, Monday to Friday.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us

For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions.