Group Financial Accountant (18 Month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet care company as a Group Financial Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact financial reporting within a supportive team. You'll manage group consolidation, prepare financial statements, and collaborate closely with various business units. Enjoy a hybrid work environment, professional development opportunities, and be part of a diverse team that values your unique contributions. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for detail and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years PQE as a qualified accountant.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards and group consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidation process and prepare financial statements.
• Conduct cashflow modelling and draft board papers for audits.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

IFRS Standards

Group Consolidations

Analytical Skills

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

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Group Financial Accountant (18 Month FTC), Handforth

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Client:

Vets for Pets

Location:

Handforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

216f1d5e9342

Job Views:

13

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join our Team as a Group Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact? Pets at Home, the UK's leading pet care business, is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed term contract as maternity cover for 18 months.

About the Role

Join our Group Finance team and play a key role in our fast-paced business. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, you’ll prepare the PLC consolidated financial statements and collaborate closely with both our Retail and Vet businesses.

This hybrid role is based at our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire, and you’ll be required to work in the office two days per week.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the group consolidation process and preparing Group consolidated financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance
• Conducting cashflow modelling and drafting board papers for the audit committee on key accounting areas
• Serving as the main contact for external auditors, ensuring timely information flow
• Preparing consolidated monthly board packs, including balance sheet and cashflow analysis
• Drafting group accounting policies related to new and amended standards
• Engaging in ad hoc project work to support the business

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years PQE
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards; experience with auditing or preparing statutory accounts is desirable
• Practical experience or strong understanding of group consolidations
• Analytical with high attention to detail and strong Excel skills
• Clear communicator, able to present complex data understandably
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Why Pets at Home?

• Be part of an award-winning company dedicated to pet care
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work in a supportive, people-centric environment

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you.

Join us and make a difference in the world of pet care!