Group Accountant

The Opportunity:
Growing & forward thinking business operating across the UK and Europe. Their work is focused on driving innovation and sustainability within the built environment, supporting long term progress across the sectors they serve. Due to continue growth they have created a new role for a part qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Group Accountant to join their team.

They offer a collaborative and friendly working culture, where team success is valued, and people are encouraged to develop and thrive.

As a Group Accountant, you’ll play a key role in the Group Finance team. You’ll be the go to finance contact for several operating businesses, responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial information that helps shape decision-making. With acquisitions in the pipeline, there is a need for strong Audit experience, in order to ensure the growing group is audit ready.

What you’ll be doing:
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end process, including preparation and posting of journals, invoices, and cashbooks
• Producing P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statements from the trial balance
• Performing variance analysis and providing insightful financial commentary
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and group reporting packs
• Managing debtors and supporting credit control activity
• Partnering with operational leaders, offering finance support and answering queries
• Supporting the FP&A Manager with budgets, forecasts and cashflow planning
• Assisting with audit preparation, VAT returns and corporation tax
• Maintaining banking, payments and monthly payment runs
• Reporting on KPIs for operational teams
• Supporting wider Group Finance projects and process improvements

They're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic business.

What we’re looking for:
To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• Part-qualified status (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with an accounting qualification such as AAT
• Strong Excel skills and a keen eye for accuracy
• A positive, solutions led approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Great communication skills, you’ll be liaising with stakeholders across the business

Whether you’re progressing through your qualifications or returning to your studies, they offer a supportive environment with full study support and opportunities for growth.

If you're looking to step into a broad and impactful finance role, where your input is valued and your development is supported, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a growing finance team and help shape a more sustainable future.