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They are now looking to add a Group financial accountant. Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all Group companies,. Ensuring full tax and statutory compliance of the Group and reporting to the required standards and deadlines.

Your new company The business is a well-established UK organisation operating within an asset‑intensive environment, structured across a small group of interrelated entities. It combines a stable core operation with a larger UK trading business and associated property and holding companies, creating a financial landscape that is interesting, varied, and commercially focused. With an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and recent investment in systems and processes, it is an organisation we are genuinely excited to be working with as they continue to strengthen their finance capability and support future growth. Your new role We're recruiting a hands‑on Senior Accountant to join a growing, asset‑intensive UK business at an exciting point of development. This is a broad, high‑visibility role working directly with the Managing Director, with significant exposure to group finance and senior stakeholders.Following a recent ERP implementation, the successful candidate will act as the Nominal Ledger super user, helping the business embed best practice and maximise value from the system.This role offers genuine scope, autonomy, and progression for an accountant who enjoys ownership, complexity, and working close to decision‑makers. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and Group Finance, providing strong visibility and influence across the...

Are you a part-qualified accountant, looking for a varied, hands-on role, working closely with the Managing Director to support business growth? £35,000 basic salary Monday Friday, 8.00am 5.00pm Office based (Aldridge) 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) About the role The company, a specialist distributor of industrial plastic pipework systems, valves and flow control products, is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our growing team. This is a key finance role, overseeing all financial operations, providing accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and valuable analytical insight to support the performance of the group. What youll be doing • Producing accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to set deadlines., • Providing commentary and insight to support leadership decision-making., • Supporting the annual budgeting cycle and yearly external audit process., • Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., VAT, PAYE, HMRC submissions)., • Completing monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations., • Supporting payroll processing with external providers., • Supervising accounting activities across both sites., • Providing cover for accounts payable/receivable and bank payment processing., • Reviewing credit card expenses and prepare dividend documentat...

Trinity House Group are currently partnering with a market leading SME business in Wednesbury, to recruit a Management Accountant. We are looking for an ambitious, hands on Ac

Overview Mitchell Adam are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding logistics group based in Wolverhampton, who are looking to appoint a recently qualified Management Accountant into a high-impact and progressive role. With continued growth driven by acquisitions and new ventures, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a key stage of its journey, offering exposure across multiple entities and clear progression for an ambitious finance professional. Working closely with senior finance and group leadership, you will take ownership of producing management accounts packs across a portfolio of businesses, ensuring accurate and timely P&L and balance sheet reporting. You'll liaise regularly with subsidiary finance teams and the parent company, supporting the integration of new acquisitions, embedding consistent reporting standards and assisting with process implementation. Alongside core reporting, you will contribute to budgeting and forecasting, analyse performance across entities and provide clear financial insight to support decision-making in a fast-moving, acquisitive environment. Skills Needed • Recently qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant with strong management accounts experience. * Solid technical grounding across reconciliations, balance sheet control and financial reporting. * Experience or exposure to M&A, integrations or multi-entity environments would ...

As a senior member of the accounting function, you will lead on statutory reporting, ensure strong financial controls, supervise team members, and help drive continuous improvement across financial processes. Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with our client to appoint a Group Financial Ac

Your new company The business is a well-established UK organisation operating within an asset-intensive environment, structured across a small group of interrelated entities. It combines a stable core operation with a larger UK trading business and associated property and holding companies, creating a financial landscape that is interesting, varied, and commercially focused. With an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and recent investment in systems and processes, it is an organisation we are genuinely excited to be working with as they continue to strengthen their finance capability and support future growth. Your new role We're recruiting a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a growing, asset-intensive UK business at an exciting point of development. This is a broad, high-visibility role working directly with the Managing Director, with significant exposure to group finance and senior stakeholders.Following a recent ERP implementation, the successful candidate will act as the Nominal Ledger super user, helping the business embed best practice and maximise value from the system.This role offers genuine scope, autonomy, and progression for an accountant who enjoys ownership, complexity, and working close to decision-makers. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and Group Finance, providing strong visibility and influence ...

Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and systems. Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations. Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis within a similar industr.

Job Title Assistant Accountant Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built

As Group Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of financial reporting and compliance across the group structure. Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established, privately owned infrastructure business to appoint a Group Financial Accountant. You will gain exposure to senior le

We are working exclusively with a growing, privately owned group based in the West Midlands to appoint a Group Finance Director. This is a senior leadership role with genuine influence, working directly alongside the CEO to shape the strategic and financial direction of the business. The business operates across multiple group companieswitha turnover approaching£25M and a strong track record of consistent year-on-year growth. The incoming Group Finance Director will take ownership of all financial activities across the group, ensuring robust controls and compliance while acting as a true commercial partner to the senior leadership team. The Role Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will be responsible for: Strategic & Commercial Leadership - Lead and implement Group strategy aligned to the owners' vision; identify growth opportunities, new business initiatives and drive year-on-year financial performance. Stakeholder & Board Relationships - Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, banks and trade associations; provide clear financial reporting and advice to the Board, senior leaders and staff. Financial Controls & Reporting - Own the month-end cycle, consolidated group accounts, balance sheet reviews, cash management, fixed asset registers and intercompany accounting, maintaining strong controls throughout. Compliance & Risk - Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory obligations including statutory accounts, tax compliance, external audit and all regulatory returns and reporting. Operational Efficiency - Drive process improvements, implement new technologies, monitor external contracts for value, and oversee AP, AR and Payroll functions. People & Team Leadership - Lead, motivate and develop the Finance team; foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the team has the capability to deliver to the required standard. Who We're Looking For The successful candidate will be: A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in a commercial environment. Proven in a Group or multi-entity finance leadership role, with significant experience managing and developing teams. Commercially astute, with strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to influence at board level. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a track record of maintaining robust financial controls. An excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to build strong relationships at all levels. How to Apply This role is being managed exclusively by FD Recruit. If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working with a growing, fast-paced professional services organisation looking to bring in an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Accountant to support their finance function during an exciting period of transition and development (there is an opportunity for the role to become a permanent

Taylor Wimpey plc Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary The Finance Manager is a pivotal role in the regional finance function. The role is to manage the region’s finance personnel and function, running controlled finance processes and delivering accurate outputs in a timely manner. The Finance Manager is accountable for all aspects of the business unit’s (BU) finance processes, including the preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts, assistance in modelling of financial forecasts and plans for the BU, reporting of data and information to Division/Group, and management of the cash book/treasury function, sales invoices, accounts payable and staff expenses processes. The Finance Manager will engage as a business partner with colleagues from other disciplines, being able to review and challenge with the aim of enhancing financial and business performance. The role will deputise for the BU’s Finance Director (FD) at business unit management team (BUMT) Board/ other meetings. The individual will have a process improvement mindset / approach. Primary Responsibilities Management of Finance Department Line manager of finance staff within the team. Manage the team members through a positive, engaging approach, ensuring that processes are robust and controlled, and outputs delivered correctly and in a timely manner. Develop team members through on the job training and external training programmes, including finance and soft skills courses (as necessary), objective setting, performance management and succession planning. Accounting, reporting and control Manage the consolidated monthly close process, ensuring a clean close of all sub-ledgers, interfaces, and accounting judgements, with the general ledger closed by WD3. Oversight and approval of changes made by the Accounts Clerk to the BU payroll. Submission of actuals and forecast data to Division and Group (via OneStream) on WD4, confirming the accuracy of all data in the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and other submitted operational data. Preparation of monthly management reporting for the BU. Include commentary which explains both YTD and full-year forecast variances from budget (or forecast), for review by the FD and incorporation in the monthly BUMT Board Report. The analysis will reflect operational understanding. Review balance sheet reconciliations, including entries and accounts managed by central teams (e.g. payroll accounting), ensuring that items are correctly analysed and any accounting anomalies are cleared on a timely basis. Highlight issues to the FD during review and gain overall FD sign off. Account, forecast and report on cost excesses/ savings, and attend cost variation meetings. Account and forecast for the complex areas of notional interest (IAS) on land acquisitions, land overage payables and closed sites. Update Group Treasury with cash forecasts and advise of any significant unexpected cash movements. Preparation of annual statutory accounts and the annual tax packs. Ensure Finance Manual procedures are complied with and timely dispensation sought where appropriate. Liaise with external audit and manage the process of delivering information required. Review and manage VAT and CIS returns for accuracy, before submission to Group Tax. Review and obtain sign-off for monthly payment runs and ensure they are in line with group limits. Review WIP and land recoverability reports, to ensure that all planned balance sheet amounts will be recovered by end of phase/ site. Liaise with the commercial and land departments to resolve any over/ under-recovery issues. Monthly review of WIP commitment and spend commitment carried out in conjunction with the Commercial Manager. Forecasts and Budgets Preparation of forecasts and projections sourced from the COINs environment, for approval by the FD, and submission to Division/ Group. These presently consist: 2 Year Profit and Cashflow Forecast Forward land bank profit projection Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, with prior experience of working as a financial accountant (or external auditor) and management accountant. Staff management (required) with development of staff (preferred) Good working knowledge of MS Office and Excel in particular Previous industry experience What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role

Job Title: Group FP&A Business Partner Salary: Competitive + Benefits Location: Green Lane, Walsall Travel: Occasional travel to business offices in the UK (largely Midlands) South Staffordshire PLC is seeking a Group FP&A Business Partner to deliver high‑quality financial insight that supports strategic decision‑making across the Group. Reporting to the Director of Group FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in analysing business performance, shaping financial plans, and acting as a trusted advisor to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical capability, excellent financial modelling skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight. You will build strong relationships across Group Services and business units, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful, and aligned with organisational goals. The Role As Group FP&A Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving high‑quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the Group. You will work closely with Group leadership, business unit finance teams, and central functions to support delivery of P&L and cashflow targets, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities to improve performance. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, periodic reforecasts, and long‑term financial plans, including review and challenge of business unit submissions. Producing timely, insightful monthly reporting for the Group Executive team and Board, and contributing to the ongoing development of management reporting. Preparing analysis that deepens understanding of P&L and cash performance, highlighting key drivers, trends, and variances. Providing business partnering support to finance teams, offering guidance on planning processes, reviewing forecasts, and preparing analysis for commercial decisions and investment cases. Working with the Senior Group Accountant to support Heads of Central Functions (IT, HR, etc.) in managing cost centre performance, developing business cases, and identifying efficiency opportunities. Supplying accurate actuals and forecasts to Corporate Finance for modelling purposes and supporting Treasury with cash forecasting. Preparing ad hoc analysis, reporting, and presentations for the Group CFO to support strategic decision‑making. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction across Group Services and the wider organisation, including Finance Systems, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and business unit finance teams. What You’ll Need To succeed in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, analytical strength, and strong interpersonal skills. At least two years’ post‑qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) in a role demonstrating strong analytical and business partnering capability. Proven ability to interpret data from multiple sources and produce commercially focused analysis. Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing reports for senior stakeholders. A proactive, curious, and tenacious approach to problem‑solving, with the confidence to challenge assumptions. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with finance and non‑finance colleagues. A genuine interest in understanding business drivers and spending time with operational teams. Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of finance or performance management systems. Solid technical accounting knowledge. Experience in financial modelling, Corporate Finance, or Transaction Services is highly valued. What You’ll Get in Return A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with your experience and qualifications. The opportunity to work in a highly visible Group role with regular exposure to senior leadership. A chance to shape and influence financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision‑making across a diverse and growing organisation. Professional development opportunities, including support for continued learning in FP&A, financial modelling, and broader corporate finance disciplines. A collaborative culture built around the Group’s values, Professional, Trusted, Impactful, and Community‑Focused. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing, health, and safety. The ability to contribute to meaningful ESG initiatives and be part of a business committed to long‑term sustainability. REF-(Apply online only)

An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business unitsAccounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collectionsAccounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulationsBudgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when requiredControls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulationsSystems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial recordsLeadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiativesAbout You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience in construction, infrastructure, labour supply of related sectors. Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholdersDesirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD modelWhat's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers

Otto James Consulting are working exclusively with one of the UK's leading Private Equity backed business in the Manchester / Altrincham area.Our client is looking for an ambitious 1st / 2nd move from practice ACA to help drive their North West investment portfolio and help Business Partner key stak

A growing Hampshire based Drinks and Hospitality business is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee the company's financial processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.

Agincare have an exciting new opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our expanding Finance department in our office in Portland, Dorset.

We are looking for a nearly or newly qualified accountant to join the outsourcing team to support with the delivery of cloud-accounting, management reporting, and outsourced finance office services.

A firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to appoint an Agricultural Accounting Specialist to join their established team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant with a passion for the rural and farming sector to take ownership of their own client portfolio, with significant

Gifford and partners are working exclusively with a Harrogate based manufacturing business to target a high-calibre, practice-trained accountant to join in the role of Group Accountant.

We are working exclusively with a well established, growth focused technology business to recruit an Interim Management Accountant on an immediate basis.

A technically strong and commercially aware Group Financial Accountant is sought to join a fast-paced, acquisitive Private Equity-backed organisation. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls, while su

Reporting to the Group Financial C. A fast-growing ecommerce business is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for an initial 12 month contract, there is the possibility this develops into a full time opportunity for the right person.

Seeking capable and qualified Management Accountant is required to support strategic and operational decision-making by delivering timely and accurate monthly financial information at both entity and group consolidation levels. Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

A well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harrogate is seeking a motivated and career-driven Semi Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

Company DescriptionCompany OverviewCulina Groupis a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

IPS Finance is working with a firm of accountants in the Keighley area on a senior accountant / manager opportunity with a growing team.

The Group Accountant key member of a group finance team you will be supporting the statutory and ad hoc group reporting needs of an AIM listed Plc with an active M&A agenda. Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Group Accountant for a highly profitable organisation which is in the pro

A high-growth, privately owned business with turnover of approximately £70m is seeking a Finance Project Accountant to focus on systems and streamlining processesto support the next phase of its evolution.

Package Description: Agincare is looking for a talented and fully qualified Senior Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in our finance team.

Reporting to the Directors and this is a hands-on Company Accountant role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function.

Interim Group Financial Accountant 46 Months Immediate Start East Yorkshire | Hybrid WorkingAn established, fast-paced organisation is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant for an immediate start to support a transition. This is a hands-on role in a complex, multi-entity environment, w

As our Financial Accountant, youll be at the heart of our statutory reporting and audit processes, ensuring accuracy,.

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%) 12 month fixed term contract Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together.We're proud to be one of the UK's largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain's best-loved b

Location:GlasgowFranchise:Land RoverWe have an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Franchise Accountant to join Parks Motor Group based at one of our Land Rover Glasgow Hillington site.

To support its continued growth, the business has created a new role: Group Financial Accountant. This position will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting across the Group.

We here at Siamo Recruitment are thrilled to be working with one of the UKs top chartered accountant firms, recognised for its high standards and reputation as trusted advisors. Due to continued growth and expansion, our client based within the heart of Swindon are seeking an Audit Accountant to rep

Optimum Recruitment Group are excited to be working exclusively with a leading, aggressively growing, distribution business based in Wakefield. Ourclient is looking for an interim financial/management accountant who would be interested initially in a 6 month contract with the possibility of the role

SystemsAccountants are working with an established Electronic Services provider who are looking for a Microsoft Dynamics BC Systems Accountant to join their team.

Mercedes-Benz of West London has a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the team. In addition to the above, you'll oversee the day to day functions of the department; from supporting and enabling Accounts colleagues in their duties to ensuring completion of accounting tasks, bal

Contact: Zach Bennett – CPS Group. By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Suitable Candidate for the Bookkeeper / Management Accountant vacancy:. Additional benefits and information for the role of Bookkeeper / Management Accountant:. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role.

You’ll take end-to-end responsibility for the accounting of non‑operating entities within the UK Group. QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all appl

Group Consolidations Accountant page is loaded## Group Consolidations Accountantlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R5124The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Role Overview**This role is to assist the Group Fin

About the Group Accountant - Technical and Capital position:. We are supporting Chesterfield Borough Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Group Accountant - Technical and Capital to join their finance team permanently. Key duties and responsibilities of the Group Accountant - Technical and

The Senior Group Financial Accountant will play an integral part in shaping the Group Financial Accounting Team as it continues to develop into a first‑in‑class reporting function. Responsibility for ensuring Group policies are maintained and consistently applied across the Group. Reporting into