Group Accountant

2 days ago


Wantage, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
Job Description

The Group Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent and compliant accounting practices across the group, driving high standards and providing accurate financial information.

Working closely with the global finance function and key stakeholders, the Group Accountant will support the management of the external audit process, relationships with the audit team, and adherence to deadlines and successful delivery.

The Group Accountant will also capture areas for improvement, make recommendations, and roll out new processes, controls, and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the preparation and delivery of the group consolidated and subsidiary statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
  • Supporting the management of the external audit process and relationships with the audit team.
  • Capturing areas for improvement, making recommendations, and rolling out new processes, controls, and initiatives.
  • Supporting the CFO and GFD in ensuring regulatory compliance and providing technical guidance and recommendations for accounting treatment and areas of judgment.
  • Supporting compliant accounting and documentation of revenue recognition across the business.
  • Contributing to the group cash forecasting process and supporting improvements in working capital management.
  • Reviewing, monitoring, and recommending improvements to the group's finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Ensuring a compliant and well-planned tax environment.
  • Managing requirements for the annual insurance reviews.
  • Ad-hoc tasks and support required by the GFD.

Requirements include:

  • Strong technical experience within financial accounting and tax, within a global group business.
  • Experience in developing and implementing financial controls and processes.
  • Experience of working in a private equity or venture capital-backed business would be an advantage.
  • Advanced Microsoft skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

The Group Financial Accountant role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the Professional Services industry.


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