Group Company Accountant in Surrey

Group Company Accountant Salary: £55k-60k (DOE) Location: Molesey, Surrey The opportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of an established, multi-entity organisation in the regulated care sector. They need a seasoned accountant to take ownership of the group's financial accounting and compliance. The role is practical and detail-focused. You will be in the numbers day to day, not simply reviewing other people's work. You will report into senior finance leadership and work closely with the CEO. What you'll be doing Preparing statutory accounts and leading year-end processes Consolidated and entity-level accounting across several legal entities Managing inter-company balances, loans, recharges and reconciliations Producing monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls Corporation Tax, VAT and VAT compliance PAYE, payroll accounting and National Insurance liabilities CIS accounting and returns where relevant Handling HMRC queries, enquiries and correspondence Meeting Companies House filing obligations Preparing for audits and handling external auditor queries Cash flow forecasting and financial reporting Accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting Tracing and correcting discrepancies in the ledgers Contributing to budgets and financial planning Keeping clear audit trails and well-organised records Providing the Board with accurate, timely financial information A genuinely hands-on positionYou'll be expected to do much of the work yourself, including: Preparing and posting journals Reviewing ledgers Bank and balance sheet reconciliations VAT preparation Payroll and inter-company reconciliations Building management accounts Year-end schedules and audit working papers Drafting HMRC correspondence Finding and fixing accounting errors This suits someone who likes getting to the bottom of the numbers rather than working purely at oversight level. About you At least 10 years' relevant accounting experience Solid practical experience of company accounting within a group or multi-entity structure Strong statutory accounts experience Excellent inter-company accounting and reconciliation skills Sound knowledge of UK taxation, VAT and PAYE, with working knowledge of CIS Hands-on experience dealing with HMRC Experience preparing accounts, supporting external audits and liaising directly with auditors Good understanding of Companies House requirements Strong management accounting and balance sheet control skills A methodical approach to investigating and resolving discrepancies Good command of accounting software and Excel Confidence working with senior management, auditors, HMRC and external advisers Background in care, another regulated sector or a complex multi-company environment is a bonus QualificationsA recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, FCCA or equivalent) is preferred. Candidates without one but with substantial experience and proven technical competence will also be considered. The person we're after Technically strong, accurate and methodical Comfortable owning their work and working independently Willing to question information that is unexplained or unsupported Able to juggle multiple statutory deadlines Comfortable in a regulated environment Professional with Directors, auditors and regulators Ready to raise financial or compliance concerns when needed Records in this role must stand up to statutory, regulatory and audit scrutiny. TPBN1_UKTJ