Group Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join a growing, private equity-backed group. This is a senior role with responsibility for group reporting, statutory compliance and cash management.

This is a temporary to permanent assignement and will require someone who is seeking longer term employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of the group and statutory audits, ensuring deadlines agreed with PE lenders are met

Review and prepare FRS102 statutory accounts, providing full supporting schedules to external auditors

Produce month-end management accounts and board reports, including detailed variance analysis

Review and reconcile Audit Packs to financial results prior to submission to auditors

Prepare and manage the group and holding company budgets and forecasts

Produce and present a weekly group cash flow forecast, working closely with Regional Finance Directors

Manage group cash pooling and banking arrangements, including transfers to deposit accounts and group liquidity management

Open and manage bank accounts for newly acquired subsidiaries

Support acquisition and disposal accounting, including journals and working papers

Manage and update the group chart of accounts to improve monthly reporting efficiency

About You

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Strong experience in group reporting within a multi-entity environment

Confident dealing with external auditors, tax advisors and PE stakeholders

Excellent technical accounting knowledge (FRS102)

Strong cash flow and forecasting capability