Group Financial Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract ending on 31 July 2027 We are looking for Financial Accountant to join us. As part of your responsibility you’ll manage and deliver key financial reporting and audit requirements This role will focus on ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of group consolidations and statutory accounts, managing the audit process, and streamlining the existing holding structure The successful candidate will also play a critical role in supporting the finance team during a period of transition, including potential preparation for a new ERP implementation and the audit process Audit Management and Statutory accounts Preparation: Statutory accounts preparation for legacy group entities, including audited consolidated accounts, ensuring all statutory filing deadlines are met Proactively manage the audit process with PwC and internal teams (such as tax), ensuring the timely provision of audit evidence and addressing queries effectively Structural Simplification: Simplify and eliminate elements of the previous holding structure, including offsetting intercompany loan balances and instruments Work closely with the Group Tax Manager to assess the tax implications of structural changes and maximise tax efficiencies Future Potential Support Areas: Provide technical accounting support to the existing finance team as they prepare for a new ERP implementation Assist with the audit of Jagex Ltd and the Janus entity structure, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting Assisting with month end close processes and management reporting Improving internal and external reporting processes Benefits Annual performance bonus Pension scheme Valiant values rewards