Senior Financial Accountant

7 days ago

Handforth, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Vets for Pets Full time

Unlock Your Potential as a Group Financial Accountant

Pets at Home, the UK's leading pet care business, is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed-term contract as maternity cover for 18 months.

About the Role

As a key member of our Group Finance team, you'll play a vital role in our fast-paced business, reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the group consolidation process and preparing Group consolidated financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance
  • Conducting cashflow modelling and drafting board papers for the audit committee on key accounting areas
  • Serving as the main contact for external auditors, ensuring timely information flow
  • Preparing consolidated monthly board packs, including balance sheet and cashflow analysis
  • Drafting group accounting policies related to new and amended standards
  • Engaging in ad hoc project work to support the business

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years PQE
  • Strong understanding of IFRS standards; experience with auditing or preparing statutory accounts is desirable
  • Practical experience or strong understanding of group consolidations
  • Analytical with high attention to detail and strong Excel skills
  • Clear communicator, able to present complex data understandably
  • Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Why Pets at Home?

  • Be part of an award-winning company dedicated to pet care
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Work in a supportive, people-centric environment

Pets at Home values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage our people to be themselves. We believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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