Group Financial Accountant

White Horse Employment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits a technically minded accountant to join a market-leading services business in Swindon. This role offers the chance to take ownership of month-end tasks and financial reporting for the Group. With a fantastic local reputation, this employer is known for its commitment to employee development and satisfaction. As a Group Financial Accountant, you will ensure compliance with IFRS and manage relationships with external accountants. If you are ACCA/ACA qualified and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified with a strong understanding of financial reporting.
• Experience in audit and industry with a focus on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of monthly financials in compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial control framework and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS Compliance

Cash Flow Forecasting

Tax Planning

Audit Background

Education

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Job description

White Horse is exclusively partnering with a PE-backed Services business for the recruitment of a Group Financial Accountant. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a market-leading, award-winning business that has built a fantastic local reputation. They are one of the top local employers, with roles rarely on the market.

This is the perfect opportunity for a technically minded accountant to take ownership of month-end tasks, monthly reporting, and financial reporting for the Group.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the accuracy of monthly financials in compliance with IFRS, maintaining relationships with external accountants and advisors.
2. Oversee compliance with financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and statutory, tax, and regulatory submissions (e.g., VAT, corporation tax).
3. Manage and improve the financial control framework, including cash flow forecasting and liaising with external auditors.
4. Support compliance, business risk initiatives, and collaborate on tax planning and indirect taxation with the tax team and external advisers.
5. Maintain the integrity of the consolidated finance system and provide support to the Finance Director and Financial Controller as needed.

Ideally, you will come from an audit background and have some exposure to industry, with an understanding of how your skills can be transferred into working in industry. You will be ACCA/ACA qualified with ambition to grow and develop for one of the best employers in Wiltshire.