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Group Accountant

North Yorkshire Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a first or second mover from accountancy practice looking to build a career within a Group Finance environment. You'll gain broad exposure across Group accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and M&A, working within a complex structure of around 20 entities, multiple currencies and significant consolidation activity.
  • Group Accountant role with broad exposure to M&A, consolidation and reporting.
  • Ideal first move from practice into a £2bn+ business with career progression.

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance is partnering with one of our key clients in North Yorkshire, to recruit a technically strong and ambitious Group Accountant.

Job Description

  • Support monthly Group financial reporting and consolidation processes.
  • Prepare and review consolidation workings across multiple entities.
  • Support statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.
  • Perform technical accounting reviews and GAAP gap analysis.
  • Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatments.
  • Support external audit processes and respond to audit queries.
  • Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
  • Support digital tax and digital audit projects.
  • Provide accounting support for acquisitions, M&A and post-acquisition integration.
  • Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Legal teams.
  • Assist with holding company accounting and dividend payments.
  • Support senior leadership meetings through preparation of commentary and analysis.
  • Contribute to Group finance projects and process improvements.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA qualification with strong technical accounting experience.
  • A good understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
  • Experience working with complex financial information and/or Group structures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to independently research technical accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
  • A curious, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in understanding the wider business.
  • Ambition to develop a long-term career within Group Finance.

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £50,000 and £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent role based in North Yorkshire
  • Hybrid working
  • Career development and progression opportunities
Contact
Ryan Goulbourn
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7089790
Phone number
+441132437723

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Group Accounts
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
North Yorkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Goulbourn
Consultant phone
+441132437723
Job reference
JN-082026-7089790