Group Financial Accountant - £65-70k

A leading, international business services firm is looking to recruit a Group Accountant. This role is ideally suited to a recently qualified accountant preferably with a strong background in a recognised firm of Chartered Accountants.

The Finance function is a global operation responsible for planning, reporting, accounting, and ensuring robust financial controls. Sub-teams include Accounts Payable, Billing & Receivables, Commercial Finance, Group Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Tax.

The Role – Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly group management accounts, including consolidation of international entities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Produce central reconciliations for technically complex accounting areas.
• Maintain and update the financial ledger system.
• Prepare statutory financial statements for UK legal entities using specialist accounting software.
• Assist with audit requests for both UK and overseas operations.
• Identify opportunities for control enhancement and process improvement across the finance function.
• Support senior finance stakeholders with technical accounting memos and analysis.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from leadership as required.

Key Requirements

• Strong accounting foundation.
• Newly qualified ACA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent Excel capability.
• Proven experience in accounts preparation, ideally using specialist reporting software.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines with resilience and drive.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset.

What You Can Expect

• A fast-paced environment with clear deliverables and ownership.
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Supportive professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, open culture centred around feedback and continuous improvement