Group Reporting Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the UK is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to oversee group consolidations and statutory reporting. This dynamic position requires a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, as well as proven experience managing relationships with external auditors. You will be responsible for leading the year-end financial reporting and partnering with teams to enhance reporting quality. If you are detail-oriented and eager to grow in your career, this may be the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ideally trained in a top-tier practice or complex group environment.
• Proven experience in group accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop within a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver the monthly group consolidation and manage reporting.
• Lead the year-end financial reporting process including statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with external auditors for smooth audit processes.
• Monitor updates to IFRS and UK GAAP ensuring compliance.
• Support acquisition/disposal accounting and ad hoc technical projects.
• Contribute to process improvements in reporting quality.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of consolidation

Experience in financial reporting

Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Confident communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

I am pleased to be exclusively working with our client who are a large, fast‑paced and dynamic group headquartered in Bishop’s Stortford. With diverse operations, the business offers an excellent environment for technically strong finance professionals seeking broad exposure and career development within a high‑performing team. This is a technically focused Group Reporting Accountant position with wide exposure across the business. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll take ownership of group consolidations, statutory reporting, and technical accounting, while supporting senior leadership with high‑quality financial insight and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

li>Prepare and deliver the monthly group consolidation and support management reporting.
• Lead the year‑end financial reporting process, including statutory accounts and audit coordination.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and timely audit process.
• Monitor and implement updates to IFRS and UK GAAP, ensuring compliance across the group.
• Support acquisition/disposal accounting, group restructures and ad hoc technical projects.
• Partner with teams across the business to improve reporting quality and consistency.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to streamline reporting.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), ideally trained in a top‑tier practice or a complex group environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of consolidation, financial reporting, and IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Proven experience in group accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to develop within a growing and supportive team.

If this exciting new role sounds like the next step in your career, then please contact Andy Dowsett at Rutherford Briant Executive.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.