Group Reporting Accountant

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer services company is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join their Finance team in Leeds. This role involves preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have strong audit experience, particularly with IFRS financial statements. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and excellent benefits including private medical insurance and gym membership.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus one personal day

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong audit experience, ideally Big 4 trained.
• Detailed knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Comfortable in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports.
• Support the annual Group audit.
• Prepare Group consolidation adjustments.
• Assist with cost accounting and forecasting.
• Perform internal audit work.

Skills

Strong audit experience

Proven experience preparing IFRS financial statements

Strong Excel skills

Detailed knowledge of IFRS 16

Hands-on and detail-focused

Education

Professional qualification in accounting (e.g. ACA, ACCA)

Job description

This technically focused position offers exposure to IFRS consolidation, statutory reporting, and audit at group level. You'll support the year-end process, liaise with external auditors, and provide accounting expertise across multiple entities. Beyond core reporting, the role involves IT cost accounting, forecasting, and internal audit activities to support a strong control environment.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance is partnering with a leading global consumer services business to recruit a Group Reporting Accountant into their Group Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile, growing organisation with an international footprint and a people-focused culture.

Description

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports in line with company policies and regulations.
• Support the annual Group audit, responding to auditor queries.
• Prepare Group consolidation adjustments and consolidated balance sheets.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for UK entities and support consolidated accounts.
• Provide support on IFRS matters, including IFRS 16 leases.
• Assist with cost accounting and forecasting alongside the Finance Business Partner.
• Perform internal audit work to ensure strong balance sheet controls.
• Support ad-hoc projects for the Group Reporting Director and CFO.

Profile

A successful Reporting Accountant should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA).
• Strong audit experience, ideally Big 4 trained.
• Proven experience preparing or auditing IFRS financial statements.
• Detailed knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Strong Excel and technical accounting skills.
• Comfortable in a multinational environment, liaising with auditors and advisors.
• Hands‑on, proactive, resilient, and detail‑focused.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Leeds office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus one personal day, with optional holiday purchase.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and flexible working culture.
• Free gym membership.