(JM473) Group Financial Accountant

Orka Financial Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located near Slough is looking for a Group Financial Accountant. This newly created role involves preparing consolidated management accounts, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic finance initiatives. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting. The position offers a salary between £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in group consolidations and statutory financial statements.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage intercompany account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Drive month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead statutory financial statements and audit preparation.

Skills

Group consolidations

Statutory reporting

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS)

Job description

Orka Financial is working with a growing multisite business based just outside of Slough to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This is a brand new role that is going to be central to the continued expansion of the group, driving process improvements and leading on the integration of acquired businesses. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will offer fantastic exposure to a wide variety of tasks whilst working in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

This role is office-based, 5 days a week in Slough.

The Group Financial Accountant will support the finance and senior leadership by driving and managing group consolidated reporting, ensuring compliance, and delivering insightful financial analysis for the group. This role bridges technical finance with strategic support, enabling effective financial control and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow including input into Board reporting.
• Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating reconciliations across accounts (including intercompany accounts).
• Lead and support statutory financial statements and audit preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage VAT returns, control accounts, and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Consolidate group financials and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements; be the lead with external auditors.
• Support the Group Finance Controller & CFO in strategic finance projects, acquisitions, or restructuring activities.

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS) is highly preferred.
• Practical experience in group consolidations, statutory reporting, and intercompany account management, ideally with multi-company, multi-site and large group structures.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to maintain internal controls and deliver accurate financial data.
• Strong technical knowledge of merger and acquisition accounting would be desirable.
• Awareness of tax accounting would be desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and finance systems.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits.