Group Financial Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Jagex; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Learning & development pathways

Annual leave entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Company social events

Job summary

Jagex in Cambridge is seeking a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term basis ending 31 July 2027. You will manage group consolidations, statutory accounts, and the audit process, while supporting a potential ERP implementation and ongoing reporting improvements.

The role requires ACA or equivalent, strong knowledge of intercompany transactions and tax implications, and the ability to work across the finance team during a transitional period.

Qualifications

• Experience with consolidation and group-level reporting beyond auditing or reviewing.
• Understanding intercompany loans, balances and tax implications.
• Ability to coordinate with audit teams and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit processes and statutory accounts preparation.
• Prepare group consolidations and statutory accounts with timely filings.
• Support ERP transition and audit readiness during the transition period.
• Assist with month-end close and management reporting processes.
• Improve internal and external reporting workflows and controls.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Group reporting

Audit coordination

Independent problem solving

Strong communication

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

• Please note that this is a fixed-term contract ending on 31 July 2027
• We are looking for Financial Accountant to join us. As part of your responsibility you’ll manage and deliver key financial reporting and audit requirements
• This role will focus on ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of group consolidations and statutory accounts, managing the audit process, and streamlining the existing holding structure
• The successful candidate will also play a critical role in supporting the finance team during a period of transition, including potential preparation for a new ERP implementation and the audit process
• Audit Management and Statutory accounts Preparation:
• Statutory accounts preparation for legacy group entities, including audited consolidated accounts, ensuring all statutory filing deadlines are met
• Proactively manage the audit process with PwC and internal teams (such as tax), ensuring the timely provision of audit evidence and addressing queries effectively
• Structural Simplification:
• Simplify and eliminate elements of the previous holding structure, including offsetting intercompany loan balances and instruments
• Work closely with the Group Tax Manager to assess the tax implications of structural changes and maximise tax efficiencies
• Future Potential Support Areas:
• Provide technical accounting support to the existing finance team as they prepare for a new ERP implementation
• Assist with the audit of Jagex Ltd and the Janus entity structure, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting
• Assisting with month end close processes and management reporting
• Improving internal and external reporting processes

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Pension scheme
• Valiant values rewards & recognition
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Learning & development pathways
• Industry events
• Charity events
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Enhanced parental eave
• Annual leave entitlement
• Employee assistance programme
• Company social events
• Flexible working hours

Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, loan balances, and tax implicationsProven experience in a group finance or external reporting environment with experience preparing (not just auditing or reviewing) consolidation and group-level reportingStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teamsAble to work independently with a proactive approach to problem solvingQualified Accountant (ideally ACA or equivalent)