About Our Client
Our exclusive client is a UK-based specialist services company delivering a range of services to businesses and independent customers. Backed by significant investment, the group is scaling rapidly through acquisition and innovation, with a strong focus on sustainability and net zero goals. The business operates across multiple sites and divisions, and have a lean, ambitious leadership team based in the Dartford / North West Kent area.
Job Description
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller / Group Accountant will :
- Lead the monthly consolidation of group accounts across multiple trading entities
- Own technical accounting, audit preparation, and compliance processes
- Support M&A integration, including acquisition accounting and systems harmonisation
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with operational teams
- Help implement and optimise the ERP system for group-wide reporting
- Identify and deliver process improvements across reporting and controls
- Play a key role in shaping the future finance structure as the group scales
The Successful Applicant
The successful Financial Controller / Group Accountant should have :
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Strong technical accounting and group consolidation experienceA background in multi-entity, multi-site environmentsExcellent Excel and financial systems skillsA proactive, hands-on approach and strong commercial awarenessIt would also be beneficial if you have :
Experience in a Private Equity-backed businessExposure to M&A and post-acquisition integration and alignment of processes and systems.What\u2019s on Offer
Base Salary : of £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits, depending on experienceHybrid working : c3 days / week in the office.High-impact role with visibility and progression in a growing groupOpportunity to shape the finance function and grow into a leadership position#J-18808-Ljbffr