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Group Accountant - PE Backed

England Permanent £80,000 - £100,000 per year Remote View Job Description
This role reports to the Group Financial Controller and is responsible for the complete financial, statutory, tax, legal‑administrative, and treasury management of a group of UK holding companies that sit within an international acquisition structure. These entities are used for acquisitions, refinancing, bond issuance, intercompany funding, and other non‑operational financial flows typical of UK acquisition structures.
  • High exposure to leadership and Private Equity partners!
  • Gain hands‑on experience with complex acquisitions, refinancing, and more!

About Our Client

The organisation is a fast‑growing, Private Equity owned European group formed by combining several major players in a fragmented FMCG industry. With operations across multiple European countries and modern production facilities, the group is building a unified, centralised finance function to support ongoing growth, integrations, and future M&A. It operates in a dynamic, international environment, supported by modern systems including SAP S/4HANA, and offers significant exposure to cross‑border activity and transformation projects.

Job Description



  • Accounting & Reporting

    • Deliver monthly close for all UK holding companies.
    • Maintain ledgers and post journal entries within SAP S/4HANA.
    • Support consolidation processes for the holding structure and contribute to group consolidation activities.
    • Manage multi‑entity accounting with complex, non‑operational financial flows.



    Technical Accounting & IFRS

    • Prepare IFRS technical memos and implement new standards.
    • Support the group's transition from local GAAPs to IFRS.
    • Maintain the Group Accounting Manual and provide technical guidance to finance colleagues.



    Regulatory, Statutory & Compliance

    • Ensure timely statutory filings, tax compliance, and VAT obligations.
    • Manage audit processes and serve as the main contact for auditors.
    • Oversee corporate governance, board documentation, and legal filings.



    Treasury & Cash Management

    • Administer bank accounts, monitor balances, and process payments.
    • Manage intercompany funding, short‑term loans, capital contributions, dividends, and interest flows.
    • Support financing activities including term loans, bond transactions, and refinancing.



    Acquisition & Financing Transactions

    • Book entries related to acquisitions, restructuring, refinancing, hedging, and PE‑style cash flows.
    • Support deal‑related financial processes as they arise.



    Administrative Operations

    • Oversee all foundational administrative tasks for the UK entities.
    • Open and action physical mail and maintain statutory records.
    • Coordinate light payroll/IT matters for the one employing entity using outsourced providers.



    Cross‑Group Collaboration

    • Work closely with the accountant managing the related European holding company.
    • Support the Senior Group Controller on wider consolidation and accounting projects.
    • Collaborate with banks, legal advisers, and senior leadership across regions.


The Successful Applicant



Qualifications & Technical Skills

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
  • Strong IFRS expertise, with experience drafting technical accounting memos.
  • Prior experience posting journals and maintaining ledgers in an ERP environment; familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is preferred but other ERP system experience accepted.
  • Solid understanding of multi‑entity accounting, intercompany funding, capital flows, and non‑operational holding‑company structures.
  • Experience with accounting related to acquisitions, refinancing, bonds, loans, hedging, and similar PE‑style transactions.
  • Good knowledge of UK statutory, tax, and VAT requirements for holding companies.



Professional Background

  • Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred (minimum 3-4 years).
  • Total experience ~8-12+ years, including time in industry.
  • Experience working within investment‑backed or private‑equity‑backed environments.
  • Comfortable operating as a one‑person finance function in the UK, with high autonomy.



Soft Skills & Attributes

  • Able to balance both hands‑on administrative tasks and higher‑level technical work.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across statutory, compliance, and treasury activities.
  • Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, including board members, banks, auditors, and legal advisers.
  • International mindset and ability to collaborate across multiple European teams.
  • Adaptable, self‑sufficient, and motivated by building processes in a lean environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.
  • Standard benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a PE Backed company with high exposure to senior leadership both in the company and with senior investors.
  • Flexible remote working with opportunity to travel to Paris and Netherlands as needed, potential coworking environment in London.
Contact
Isabelle Hansen
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957887
Phone number
+442072691731

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Group Accounts
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle Hansen
Consultant phone
+442072691731
Job reference
JN-022026-6957887
Job Nature
Remote