Group Accountant

Graduate Accountant Location: Hybrid working to our Wimbledon Office Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

We're excited to announce that we are looking for an exceptional Group Accountant which is a key role within Group Finance, responsible for delivering accurate, insightful and well-controlled financial reporting that supports business performance and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior Finance leaders, market finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and external auditors, you will help ensure stakeholders have confidence in the numbers that drive decisions across the business. Success in this role means producing high-quality reporting, strengthening financial control, providing clear analysis of performance and contributing to continuous improvement across the Group reporting landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely Group reporting that supports confident business and investment decisions.
• Provide clear analysis of financial performance, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities and key drivers.
• Support the production of annual and statutory reporting in line with IFRS requirements.
• Partner with finance teams across the business to improve reporting quality and consistency.
• Contribute to investor, lender and senior leadership reporting with insightful financial commentary.
• Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to complex reporting matters and key judgements.
• Help strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting documentation across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, systems and operational efficiency.
• Support audit activity and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Play an active role in improving the accuracy, transparency and effectiveness of financial reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in Group reporting, financial control, audit or statutory reporting within insurance or regulated financial services.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight.
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with finance systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A detail-focused approach combined with sound professional judgement.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver to reporting deadlines in a complex environment.

We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression.
• Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Attractive company pension scheme.
• Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary.
• Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and borrowing through payroll.
• Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles.
• Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets.
• Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000.
• Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes.
• OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.
• Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues.
• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends.
• Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers.

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey. For over 100 years, Domestic & General has been a trusted provider of aftercare for domestic appliances for over 16 million customers. You'll have tailored support and training throughout your time at Domestic & General, allowing clear career progression in the direction you choose. We're transforming a 100-year-old business into a tech-driven platform with a global reach. But to do that, we'll need a range of skills from all walks of life. Think you can help?