Group Financial Reporting Accountant

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global group is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge. Key responsibilities include monthly P&L reporting, coordinating the external audit process, and providing technical accounting support. This role offers high visibility, hybrid working, and excellent career progression within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Technical development

Hybrid working

Fantastic work/life balance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Either from a Big 4/top-tier audit background or already in a group reporting role.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly P&L reporting.
• Coordinate the external audit process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide technical accounting support and resolve IFRS issues.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel skills

Word skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Group Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: London Type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to step into a high-profile Group Financial Reporting role? Whether you're making your first move from audit or already in industry and ready for your next challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious, globally recognised group.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll play a key role in the Group’s external financial reporting cycle, including the Annual Report and Accounts process. You’ll also support the production of financial statements for around 10 non-operational subsidiaries and contribute to internal monthly P&L reporting, including budgeting and variance analysis.

This is a varied and visible role, offering exposure to senior stakeholders across the Group and the chance to develop your IFRS expertise in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly P&L reporting
• Provide insightful variance analysis against budget
• Support ad-hoc reporting (e.g. ONS submissions)

Annual Reporting

• Coordinate the external audit process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Assist in preparing IFRS-compliant financial disclosures for the Group
• Oversee Group consolidation (single and multi-currency)
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements under IFRS/FRS101
• Support group budgeting and liaise with operating companies

Ad Hoc

• Provide technical accounting support and resolve IFRS issues
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge
• Either from a Big 4/top-tier audit background or already in a group reporting role
• Detail-oriented, organised, and deadline-driven
• Confident communicator with a professional and diplomatic approach
• Strong Excel and Word skills essential

Why Apply?

• High visibility within a prestigious global group
• Excellent career progression and technical development
• Hybrid working and a supportive team culture
• Fantastic work/life balance and benefits package