Group Accountant

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Surrey, who are seeking a Group Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this role will focus on consolidating and analysing financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with group standards, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Job Title:          Group Accountant Job Type:          6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location:         Woking, Surrey Salary:               £45,000 per annum Reference no: 16043 Group Accountant – About The Role Assisting with the month-end close process, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP and stock accounting, and production-related entries Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts for assigned entities Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Consolidating monthly financial results and delivering variance analysis against budget and forecast Providing clear, insight-driven commentary on performance, trends, risks, and opportunities Supporting operational efficiency improvements and cost control initiatives through detailed analysis Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant local GAAPs Overseeing accurate and consistent intercompany accounting processes Acting as a Finance Business Partner to assigned departments and reviewing performance with budget holders The Ideal Group Accountant will have: Strong experience in stock, WIP, and manufacturing accounting Proven track record in multi-entity consolidations Experience working with complex, unclear data sets, backlogs, and process gaps Ability to quickly stabilise and improve financial processes Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability Experience working with ERP systems, particularly in change or transformation environments A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver impact quickly Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply