Group Financial Accountant

Job Profile – Group Financial Accountant Purpose of the Role The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust analysis and planning. The role also plays a key part in strengthening financial processes, controls, and systems across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare statutory accounts for all group entities under FRS 102, including documenting accounting treatments and supporting the annual audit process. Take ownership of IFRS 16 accounting and related reporting requirements. Prepare and submit VAT returns across all entities, acting as the primary contact for VAT-related matters. Manage and maintain group-wide accounting and tax policies, ensuring compliance and optimisation of the tax position. Group Consolidation & Management Reporting Prepare and consolidate monthly group management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders. Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances, including processing elimination entries during consolidation. Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to meet evolving organisational needs. Planning, Forecasting & Cash Management Own the consolidation, balance sheet, and cash flow components of the group’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes. Support the ongoing maintenance of weekly cash flow reporting and take ownership of the associated budgets and forecasts. Assist in the implementation of foreign exchange policies and manage FX contracts across the group. Analysis & Business Partnering Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary on group performance to senior stakeholders. Act as the finance lead on cross-functional initiatives with financial implications, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Support contract reviews and perform financial risk assessments for both new and existing initiatives. Process Improvement & Controls Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS 16. Experience with group consolidations, statutory reporting, and audit processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Strong understanding of project management principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders. Minimum 2 years’ experience within audit. Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience within an industry environment. Proven experience working with internal and external stakeholders over a sustained period. Values & Behaviours Demonstrates organisational values through actions and decision-making. Contributes positively towards the overall mission and objectives of the organisation.