Group Accountant

Group Accountant | Worsley | Rapid Growth Organisation | £55K | Permanent

A multi-entity organisation is seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) ready to make their first move from accountancy practice into an industry role.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with experience of statutory accounts and audit who wants to develop broader commercial finance experience. You will gain exposure to group management accounts, consolidation, cash-flow forecasting, financial control and senior stakeholders while working closely with finance teams across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Support the monthly consolidation of group management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting.
Work with finance teams to understand and document variances against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare intercompany reconciliations covering trading and non-trading balances.
Coordinate the group’s 13-week rolling cash-flow forecast and support review meetings.
Monitor group costs and help ensure they are recorded accurately.
Assess intercompany balances and their potential effect on funding requirements.
Prepare audit schedules and act as a key point of support during the group audit.
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and disclosure notes.
Take ownership of the statutory accounts process for the organisation’s UK entities.
Assist with tax computations by analysing tax-sensitive items.
Complete balance sheet reviews and help maintain the accuracy of group reporting.
Support compliance with group accounting policies and UK FRS 102.
Build effective working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues across the organisation.

Essential requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified.
Experience gained within accountancy practice, including statutory accounts and audit work.
A clear interest in moving into industry and developing management accounting and group reporting experience.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills and a thorough approach to financial reporting and reconciliations.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence working with different stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.

Desirable experience

Exposure to group accounts, consolidations or multi-entity clients.
Experience working with clients in the manufacturing sector.
Some knowledge of cash-flow forecasting, management accounts or UK FRS 102.

Apply

This is an opportunity to transfer your technical accounting experience into a broad group finance position and develop your commercial understanding within industry.
If you are a qualified accountant considering your first move from practice, please apply with an up-to-date CV