Senior Accountant

Royal Mail Group; Hook-a-Gate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal and delivery service in the UK is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This full-time permanent position can be based in London or Chesterfield, with onsite expectations of 2–3 days a week. The role involves overseeing Group accounting activities, managing external auditor relationships, and supporting financial planning. Required qualifications include a professional accounting credential and strong technical skills. Enhancements in family support and wellbeing services are provided, making this a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Full family healthcare

Annual bonus potential

Generous leave policy

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience with IFRS 9 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Group accounting activities and support Treasury function.
• Manage relationship with external auditors on treasury accounting.
• Lead on accounting judgments and communicate impacts to CFO.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Experience with financial controls

Proactive mindset

Ability to influence stakeholders

Hands-on approach

Education

Professional accounting or finance qualification

Job description

Job reference 332159

Senior Accountant

Competitive Salary, £5,500 Car allowance, plus full family Healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential with 27.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with years served and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates

Permanent, Full time

This role can be based at either our London (Farringdon) office or Chesterfield (Future Walk) office, with an expectation to work onsite 2–3 days per week

Join the Group Finance team at International Distribution Services (IDS). This is a pivotal function that partners with Royal Mail’s Finance team to drive performance and deliver strategic financial insights. Be part of a team that shapes decisions and supports the success of one of the UK’s most iconic organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who is either looking to make their first move into industry from practice or take the next step in their career.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, you will act as the subject matter expert for Group accounting. You’ll sit within the Treasury function, although previous Treasury experience is not required.

• Oversee all Group accounting activities, providing key support to the Treasury function.
• Own treasury-related elements of the IDS Group consolidated financial statements, including year-end disclosures, analysis, calculations, and input into presentations.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors on all treasury accounting matters and disclosures.
• Lead on accounting judgments and initiatives, communicating impacts to the Group CFO and Director of Group Finance.
• Support wider financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting.

About You

• A professional accounting or finance qualification (essential)
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with financial controls
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS 9 (desirable)
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A hands‑on, enthusiastic approach with a drive to deliver results

Extra Benefits

• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - more than 800 offers to help you save on groceries, days out, holidays and household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Your wellbeing – you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face‑to‑face or virtual interview consisting of competency‑based and role‑specific questions.

Equality and Inclusion

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

Closing Date

Thursday 1st January. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.