Group Financial Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Tailored career development support

Job summary

A growing organization in Oxford is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing audit queries, and ensuring compliance with VAT and tax obligations. The ideal candidate is a chartered accountant with strong technical skills in UK GAAP and audit procedures. This position offers a supportive hybrid working environment and various benefits including 25 days of holiday and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• You will be a chartered accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Sound understanding of UK GAAP and audit procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports to institutional standards.
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and subsidiary accounts.
• Acting as a key contact for audit queries and regulatory reporting.

Job description

This range is provided by Wade Macdonald. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist | Connecting Oxfordshire’s Top Finance Talent with Permanent Opportunities

Location: Hybrid / Oxford

About the Client

This growing organisation has expanded rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions. With a supportive culture underpinned by strong values, they are committed to maintaining high standards while adapting to the evolving needs of the business. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a technically strong and proactive Group Financial Accountant to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Compliance, Tax & Treasury, the role encompasses group reporting, audit liaison, treasury oversight, and tax compliance.

Duties

• Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports to institutional standards
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and subsidiary accounts
• Supporting consolidation across multiple entities
• Acting as a key contact for audit queries and regulatory reporting
• Managing bank reconciliations and client account compliance
• Ensuring VAT and tax obligations are met, including liaison with external advisers
• Supporting internal audits and financial systems development
• Assisting with insurance renewals

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a chartered accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and a sound understanding of UK GAAP and audit procedures. A detail-focused team player, you’ll bring excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset. Experience with platforms such as Sage or Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join a collaborative and evolving business offering a supportive hybrid working environment. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays and buy/sell options), 3 volunteering days, private medical insurance, income protection, a generous pension scheme, and tailored career development support. You’ll be part of a team committed to well-being, inclusion, and continuous professional growth.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

Industries

• Construction and Business Consulting and Services