Group Accountant in Chelmsford

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on a broad role supporting multiple entities across an international group based in central Essex. Working as part of a collaborative finance function, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, controls and business support activities while partnering with stakeholders across a number of regions. The Opportunity Joining a well-established finance team, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong controls environment and supporting key accounting activities across a complex, multi-entity organisation. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements and finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities across multiple entities. Support group consolidation processes Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial documentation. Produce management and corporate reporting packs, including variance analysis and performance commentary. Lead intercompany reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of balances. Support statutory reporting, VAT compliance and external audit requirements. Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies and governance frameworks. Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to explain financial performance and provide insight. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting quality.About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Strong financial accounting and reporting experience gained within a corporate, group accounting or shared services environment. Sound understanding of balance sheet control, reconciliations and month-end reporting processes. Experience of working within a well-controlled and regulated environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams. Experience of ERP and group reporting systems would be advantageous.What's on Offer Broad and varied role within an international organisation. Exposure to multiple entities and international stakeholders. Opportunity to influence and improve finance processes. Supportive and collaborative team environment.For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please apply today