Group Reporting Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a fully qualified Group Reporting Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract with an opportunity for permanent placement. The role entails managing audits, preparing consolidated financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to process improvement, with the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 2+ years PQE.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience in preparing consolidated accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain financial internal controls and policies.

Skills

IFRS

UK GAAP

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Posted:

07.06.2025

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22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Group Reporting Accountant - 12m FTC (View to go perm)

Global Hospitality Group

London offices - 3 days office/ 2 days remote pw

Must be available to start ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional finance leadership to coordinate and manage the external audit process.
• Act as the primary liaison for audit fieldwork, overseeing auditor queries and workflow management.
• Lead impairment assessments for fixed assets, working alongside finance and commercial leadership.
• Prepare group and subsidiary-level consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Produce monthly management reports, including balance sheet analysis, cash flow statements, and working capital reviews.
• Support timely and accurate month-end close activities and drive consistency in group reporting structures.
• Establish and maintain financial process policies and internal control frameworks, ensuring adherence across finance teams.
• Deliver clear, well-documented technical accounting advice and impact assessments for new or complex transactions and standards.
• Collaborate with internal tax specialists to execute on compliance-related projects such as transfer pricing documentation.
• Assist in legal entity restructuring initiatives aimed at simplifying the corporate structure.
• Evaluate lease arrangements and assist in transitioning to turnover-based lease models, including analysis under IFRS 16.
• Lead or support various ad-hoc finance projects and cross-functional initiatives.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)- ideally 2+ years PQE.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing consolidated accounts.
• Adept at translating complex accounting concepts for a variety of internal stakeholders.
• Proactive in improving reporting and accounting processes end-to-end.
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Enthusiastic about leveraging technology and systems for process improvement.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and hands-on professional with a solution-focused mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.