At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and consolidation for a global organisation.
- Company: Dynamic international business based in Bath with a high-performing finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global finance while enhancing sustainability insights.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company is an international business based in Bath looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis.
Your new role involves joining a high performing Group Finance team driving accurate reporting across a global organisation. You will lead key consolidation cycles, challenge and support international finance teams, and elevate IFRS compliance across the Group. The role will include:
- Review and challenge subsidiary finance submissions across multiple jurisdictions
- Oversee intercompany activity, ensuring clean eliminations and accurate consolidation
- Strengthen IFRS compliance, supporting local teams to embed Group level standards
- Produce technical accounting papers on complex IFRS topics
- Act as a key contact for external auditors, managing queries and coordinating audits
- Contribute to evolving ESG reporting, helping shape long term sustainability insights
- Support statutory accounts and corporation tax filings across the Group
- Champion process improvement, control enhancement and consolidation system optimisation
- Collaborate closely with Group Finance and international subsidiaries on wider projects
What you will need to succeed:
- Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong industry grounding
- Background in practice beneficial
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships, including occasional international travel
- Clear, confident communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
Group Financial Accountant employer: Hays Senior Finance
Join an esteemed international business in Bath, where you will be part of a dynamic Group Finance team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We offer a collaborative work culture that values professional growth, with opportunities for career advancement and skill development in a supportive environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its rich history and cultural offerings, all while contributing to meaningful financial practices that drive sustainability and compliance across our global operations.
