Group Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to play a key role in supporting group reporting, monthly consolidation, financial statements and the annual audit process. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified finance professional who wants to build their career in a growing, fast-moving business.

As Group Financial Accountant, you will work closely with group finance and wider teams across legal, company secretarial, tax, treasury, commercial finance and operations. You will support technical accounting matters, one-off transactions, accounting standard updates, internal controls and ongoing finance transformation activity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the preparation of annual Group financial statements under IFRS and assist with delivery of the annual audit.
• Produce monthly and quarterly Group reporting deliverables and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements in line with FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Analyse monthly subsidiary accounts and work with operations and finance teams to prepare monthly management reporting packs.
• Lead monthly and annual intercompany reconciliation processes.
• Research, analyse and apply technical accounting standards and guidance, including IFRS updates and accounting treatment for growth-related activity.
• Work with the Group Finance team to improve the use of current and future finance systems and technology.
• Support finance transformation projects, driving process efficiencies and improvements.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of internal controls across the Group.
• Facilitate and perform period close activities, including balance sheet reconciliation review and approval.
• Work with cross-functional teams including legal, company secretarial, taxation, treasury and commercial finance.

About You

You will be a qualified or recently qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work accurately in a busy group finance environment. You will bring:

• Newly or recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA status.
• Big 4 training would be preferable.
• Experience in financial reporting, ideally within industry.
• Exposure to IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Experience in consolidations and group accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft applications.
• Workday experience would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks through to completion.
• A self-driven, motivated and highly organised approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A team-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership of key reporting activities.

Why Join Us?

This Group Financial Accountant role offers the opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills, gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a visible role in supporting group finance activity during a period of significant growth. You will be part of a finance team focused on accuracy, improvement, strong controls and better use of systems and data across the business.

About The Company

We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values.

While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.