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Group Financial Accountant

Medway Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a large and ambitious business embarking on a significant growth journey. Taking ownership of statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and group accounting, you'll play a key role in building a finance function capable of supporting the organisation's plans to double in size over the next few years.
  • Join a business targeting significant growth over the next 3-4 years
  • Lead statutory reporting and technical accounting projects

About Our Client

Our Exclusive client is a large, well-established business with a strong presence in its sector and ambitious growth plans. Following continued investment and a clear strategic vision, the organisation is targeting a substantial increase in scale over the coming years.As the business evolves, the finance function is also developing, creating an opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of group reporting, statutory compliance and key finance projects.

Job Description

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing annual statutory accounts for multiple entities across the group
  • Managing the external audit process and acting as the primary contact for auditors
  • Leading technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Supporting the transition and application of FRS 102 accounting requirements
  • Managing group consolidations and reviewing complex accounting treatments
  • Overseeing VAT and corporation tax compliance activities
  • Supporting responses to HMRC enquiries and tax-related matters
  • Driving improvements in financial controls, reporting processes and efficiencies
  • Partnering with senior finance stakeholders on strategic finance projects



The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Financial Accountant is likely to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise gained in either practice or relevant level industry experienceYou will also demonstrate:

  • Strong statutory reporting and financial accounting experience
  • Experience managing or supporting annual external audits
  • Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards
  • Group accounting and consolidation experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls
  • The ability to operate effectively within a growing and evolving business



What's on Offer

  • Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 + benefits
  • Hybrid working model with 3-4 days per week in the office
  • Opportunity to join a business entering an exciting growth phase
  • High level of visibility across the finance function and wider organisation
  • Exposure to strategic finance projects and transformation initiatives
  • Comprehensive benefits package



Exclusive to Michael PagePeople are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Paul Urquhart
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7130295
Phone number
+44 1622 604 511

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Retail
Where
Medway
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Paul Urquhart
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 511
Job reference
JN-102026-7130295