Group Financial Accountant in City of London

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Group Accountant

LOCATION: Wiltshire (4 days a week on-site, 1 day remote)

SALARY: £70K

WAY OF WORKING: Full-Time / Permanent

THE BUSINESS:

Our client is a global organisation, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. As part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, they are focused on scaling their business while maintaining strong financial governance and compliance across all entities.

THE GROUP ACCOUNTANT OPPORTUNITY:

The Group Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial compliance with regulatory bodies, accounting standards, and dnata group policies. This position supports senior leadership by maintaining robust financial controls, delivering statutory reporting, and driving process improvements. The role is hands on and strategic, contributing to the integrity of global financial reporting and enabling business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement financial governance policies and procedures across the group
• Lead the delivery of annual audits and statutory financial reporting for UK and global entities
• Coordinate financial compliance projects and drive continuous process improvements
• Prepare consolidated Group and UK financial statements, ensuring audit and disclosure compliance
• Assess financial risks and opportunities from business or regulatory changes, engaging external advisors as needed
• Maintain a best practice three statement reporting structure aligned with FP&A forecasting processes
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliation policies and reporting frameworks
• Manage provisions for financial risks and collaborate with stakeholders to assess exposure
• Support regulatory renewals including ABTA and CAA submissions

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with audit experience from a practice background
• Strong process driven mindset with a focus on compliance and control
• Ability to challenge peers and senior stakeholders constructively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience implementing financial systems, controls, and process improvements
• Proven ability to work in fast paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Highly self motivated and deadline driven
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance (after 3 months)
• Pension – employers 3%, employee 5%
• Annual discretionary company bonus
• Life assurance cover (3x salary)

If you are interested in the role, please send an application detailing proof of the above or contact Charlotte Berry in our office.