Eames are partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed Sustainable Energy Business to appoint a Group Accountant.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified (ACA/ACCA) professional seeking their first move from practice into industry. The role offers a highly varied remit, perfectly balancing technical group consolidations and statutory reporting with commercial business partnering and high-level financial analysis.
Title: Group Accountant
Location: London, United Kingdom
Work Pattern: Hybrid, 3 Days Office
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the month-end process for group holding entities, managing complex consolidation journals, eliminations, and intercompany reconciliations.
Act as a key finance partner to budget holders, providing detailed variance analysis and financial insights to support operational decision-making.
Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS/FRS and take end-to-end ownership of specific audit areas.
Support the delivery of the monthly board pack, providing high-quality commentary on results, risks, and growth opportunities.
Own the group cashflow forecasting and treasury reporting, ensuring accurate interest calculations and monitoring covenant compliance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial models and reporting systems to match the needs of a rapidly scaling platform.
Skills:
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (Ideally a first-time mover from a Top 20 practice or a high-growth industry environment).
Strong knowledge of IFRS/FRS.
An analytical mindset with the ability to understand the drivers of a scaling business.
Highly confident in Excel and capable of working with large datasets and complex financial models.
Able to translate complex technical accounting issues into clear, actionable information for non-finance stakeholders.
Package:
Base Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Bonus: Performance-linked annual bonus
Benefits: Competitive pension and healthcare package
Impact: A mission-driven environment focused on the global energy transition
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (3 days in-office)