Group Financial Accountant (18 Month FTC) - 39 hours per week - Handforth Support Office

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet care business as a Group Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract. In this hybrid role, you will manage the group consolidation process, ensuring compliance with IFRS while preparing consolidated financial statements. Collaborate with both retail and vet businesses, and engage in ad hoc projects that support the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact in a supportive, people-centric environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, apply now and make a difference in the world of pet care!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of two years PQE.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards and group consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidation and prepare financial statements.
• Conduct cashflow modelling and prepare board papers.
• Serve as main contact for external auditors.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS Compliance

Group Consolidations

Analytical Skills

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

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Client:

Pets at Home Group Plc

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Handforth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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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.

Apply Now! Take the next step in your accounting career with Pets at Home. Apply today to become our next Group Financial Accountant.

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