Senior Group Accountant

Senior Group Accountant

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Senior Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the Group consolidation process and enhance financial controls in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a global leader in the engineering sector with a fast-paced, PE-backed culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Other info: Work in a collaborative team and engage with stakeholders across the globe.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of complex multinational processes and make a real impact on financial operations.
  • Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong technical accounting and consolidation experience.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

I am currently supporting a global leader within the engineering sector, in the search for a Senior Group Accountant to join their growing Group Finance function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a complex multinational consolidation process within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Group consolidation process and month-end close activities
  • Review and oversee the work of the Group Accountant
  • Own consolidation eliminations, intercompany balances and Group recharges
  • Act as the Group SME for OneStream consolidation software
  • Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP
  • Drive financial control improvements and process efficiencies
  • Support investor reporting, lender reporting and external audit requirements
  • Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP matters

About You:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting background
  • Previous consolidation experience within industry or practice
  • Experience with IFRS reporting
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Comfortable operating within a complex international organisation

Desirable Experience:

  • OneStream or similar consolidation software experience

Senior Group Accountant employer: Hays Senior Finance

Join a leading and rapidly growing service and wholesale group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will not only oversee a small team but also have ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee well-being, this company stands out as an excellent employer for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

Hays Senior Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Senior Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Group Accountant

Group Consolidation
Month-End Close Activities
Intercompany Balances Management
OneStream Consolidation Software
Financial Control Improvements
Process Efficiencies
Investor Reporting