Group Financial Accountant
hace 22 días
Watford
Group Financial Accountant \n Watford – Hybrid \n Salary £70-75k + Bens \n About the Role \n We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Group Financial Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller / Group CFO, this role will play a key part in ensuring the integrity of the Group's financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit management, and financial controls. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong technical background and experience in group reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts to contribute to a growing and dynamic organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n Group Consolidation & Reporting \n\n • Lead the monthly and annual group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all entities.\n, • Review and eliminate intercompany balances and transactions, maintaining consistency throughout the Group.\n, • Prepare and deliver high-quality group reporting packs for senior management and key stakeholders.\n, • Maintain and enhance consolidation processes, systems, and reporting frameworks.\n\n Statutory Accounting & Financial Statements \n\n • Prepare statutory financial statements for Group entities in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.\n, • Coordinate the year-end reporting process across multiple entities.\n, • Ensure compliance with all accounting, regulatory, and disclosure standards.\n, • Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on the Group.\n\n Balance Sheet Ownership & Financial Controls \n\n • Take ownership of balance sheet integrity across the Group, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete, and performed on a timely basis.\n, • Review and challenge key balance sheet positions, identifying risks and opportunities.\n, • Develop, strengthen, and maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.\n, • Support internal control frameworks and audit readiness activities.\n\n Audit Management \n\n • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.\n, • Manage the annual audit process from planning through to completion.\n, • Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and technical accounting papers.\n, • Coordinate responses to audit requests and ensure findings are resolved promptly.\n\n Process Improvement & Governance \n\n • Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and controls.\n, • Support finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and process automation.\n, • Contribute to the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and procedures.\n\n About You \n You will be a qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting foundation and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or UK GAAP.\n, • Experience in group consolidation and statutory reporting within a multi-entity environment.\n, • Proven experience managing external audits.\n, • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, controls, and governance.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse complex financial data.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Practice-trained background.\n, • Experience working within a group or multi-site organisation.\n, • Experience with consolidation and reporting systems.\n, • Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.\n, • Exposure to finance transformation or system implementation projects.\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.\n, • Exposure to group-level financial reporting and strategic initiatives.\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • Professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n\n If you are a technically capable finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving financial excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n