Group Accountant in Portsmouth

The Company Harwin plc is a Portsmouth-based, family-owned precision engineering company on an ambitious global growth journey. With a strong international presence and a well-established partner network, the organisation has built a reputation over decades for quality, reliability, and long-term thinking. As an employer, Harwin offers a distinctive environment shaped by its heritage and forward-looking mindset. The business is currently investing significantly in technology, digital transformation, and ways of working, alongside the development of a new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portsmouth. This is a period of meaningful growth and evolution, with a clear ambition to scale capabilities and strengthen its global impact. At the same time, the values associated with family ownership remain central — fostering a culture that emphasises collaboration, accountability, and sustained success. For those looking to develop their careers, Harwin provides the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation while being part of a team that values both innovation and long-term perspective.

The Role The Group Accountant will support the Group Financial Controller in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial and management information across the group. The role combines group consolidation, financial accounting, and statutory reporting responsibilities, with exposure to process improvement and system development in a growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly group consolidated accounts, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
• Ownership of the group consolidation process and supporting schedules
• Treasury responsibilities including cash and FX forecasting and management
• Management of balance sheet integrity, including detailed reconciliations and review
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insight, supporting strategic decision making across the business
• Support for audit processes, including liaison with external auditors
• Oversight of intercompany transactions and balances across the group
• Assistance in the development and improvement of financial controls and reporting processes
• Contribution to group reporting packs, including variance analysis and commentary
• Review of Payroll compliance and changes
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes where required
• Involvement in finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and automation
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant/Finalist (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including consolidation principles
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Exposure to multi-entity environments
• High level of attention to detail and strong analytical capability
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast paced, growth oriented environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a group accounting or financial accounting role
• Prior exposure to group consolidations in an international business
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS or similar

Personal Attributes

• Genuine interest in business and operations
• Excited by the opportunities that AI may bring to finance teams
• Structured and methodical approach
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team
• Clear communication skills for both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols
• Additional 3 days off over the festive period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life Cover 3x salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.