Senior Finance Accountant — IFRS & Group Reporting Lead

Ocado Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Finance professional for a critical role within its finance team. The position involves coordinating statutory accounts, ensuring IFRS compliance, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant financial qualifications, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent communication skills. This 5-month contract provides the opportunity to influence financial processes while gaining broad exposure across the company's finance function.

Benefits

30 days 'working from anywhere' policy

Wellbeing support through dedicated apps

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection and Life Assurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Train Ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free shuttle bus service

Participation in Sharesave schemes

15% discount on Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Relevant financial qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and finalize the back-end statutory accounts.
• Serve as IFRS authority and prepare technical accounting papers.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and auditors.
• Drive process efficiency and compliance.
• Embed a strong controls culture within the Finance team.

Skills

Financial qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Knowledge of IFRS

Ability to manage deadlines

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Finance professional for a critical role within its finance team. The position involves coordinating statutory accounts, ensuring IFRS compliance, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant financial qualifications, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent communication skills. This 5-month contract provides the opportunity to influence financial processes while gaining broad exposure across the company's finance function.