Chartered Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Group Accountant

Location: Gloucester
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We’re partnering with a high‑growth global business to recruit a Group Accountant who will play a key role in shaping the finance function during an exciting period of international expansion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, technically strong accountant who’s ready to step up, with clear potential to progress into a Financial Controller position as the business continues to grow.

The role also offers occasional global travel, supporting collaboration with finance teams in the UK, US, and India, and providing valuable international exposure.

• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for multiple entities
• Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Produce financial reports, variance analysis, and insightful commentary for senior stakeholders

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations across UK and international entities
• Prepare and post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)
• Support annual consolidated financial statements and external audit deliverables

• Provide analysis and insight to support strategic decision‑making
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow at both entity and group level
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency

• Collaborate closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders across regions
• Support global leadership with ad‑hoc analysis, modelling, and commercial insight
• Contribute to building a robust, scalable finance infrastructure for future growth

Essential

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in group consolidation
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting systems
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Exposure to multi‑currency and multi‑entity consolidations
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non‑finance colleagues

• ACA/ACCA qualified (first‑time movers from practice or with industry experience)

This is a career‑defining opportunity within a high‑growth global business that genuinely rewards initiative and ambition. You’ll gain international exposure, contribute to key financial projects, and have the support and visibility to progress into a Financial Controller role as the business scales.