Group Reporting Accountant

ICAEW; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Life assurance at 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Hays Accountancy & Finance is recruiting a Group Reporting Accountant on behalf of a well-established organisation. The role reports to the Finance Director and focuses on delivering high-quality group and management reporting, driving automation and using financial insights to support decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA qualified with proven experience in group reporting, business partnering and process improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA qualified.
• Experience in group reporting, management reporting and business partnering.
• Proven ability to improve reporting processes, controls and management information.
• Experience reducing reporting timescales whilst maintaining quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Prepare group consolidations and support reporting requirements across the Group.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of group reporting and management reporting.
• Drive month-end process improvements and reduce reporting timescales.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improved use of finance systems and technology.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and workforce planning activities.
• Provide meaningful business analysis across overheads, sales, margins, stock and operational performance.
• Partner with stakeholders to explain financial performance and support commercial decision-making.
• Manage UK and German payroll processes alongside HR and external providers.
• Support the annual audit process and maintain strong financial controls.
• Contribute to finance transformation and wider business improvement projects.

Skills

Group reporting

Management reporting

Automation

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance is recruiting a Group Reporting Accountant on behalf of a well-established and internationally recognised organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role with responsibility for delivering high-quality group reporting and management reporting, whilst driving improvements in reporting quality, automation and financial insight across the business. This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys improving reporting quality, streamlining processes and partnering with stakeholders to support better business decision-making.

Our client is a respected and innovative organisation with a strong reputation within its sector. Combining a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach, the business continues to invest in its people, technology and processes to support future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting performance, continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Your new role

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Prepare group consolidations and support reporting requirements across the Group.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of group reporting and management reporting.
• Drive month‑end process improvements and reduce reporting timescales.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improved use of finance systems and technology.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and workforce planning activities.
• Provide meaningful business analysis across overheads, sales, margins, stock and operational performance.
• Partner with stakeholders to explain financial performance and support commercial decision‑making.
• Manage UK and German payroll processes alongside HR and external providers.
• Support the annual audit process and maintain strong financial controls.
• Contribute to finance transformation and wider business improvement projects.

What you’ll need to succeed

About You

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA qualified.
• Experience in group reporting, management reporting and business partnering.
• Proven ability to improve reporting processes, controls and management information.
• Experience reducing reporting timescales whilst maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrable process improvement and automation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Multi‑entity reporting and group consolidations.
• ERP implementation, systems improvement or finance transformation projects.
• Experience working within an SME environment.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £63,000 - £70,000.
• A broad and commercially focused Group Reporting Accountant position.
• Opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team and develop your career within a growing and successful organisation.
• Exposure to process improvement, automation and transformation initiatives.
• 35‑hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible start and finish times to support work‑life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with up to 40% home‑based working.
• A collaborative and supportive culture within a respected and innovative organisation.
• Competitive benefits package includes:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Employer pension contribution of 6%
  • Life assurance at 3x basic salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff discounts