Group Accountant in Banbury

T2M Resourcing have been retained to recruit this Group Accountant role for a leading software services company due to internal promotion. This hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days flexible) is within easy walking distance of London Euston and Kings Cross railway stations! This privately equity backed group has an exceptional customer base and comprises a number of group companies that complement each other, generating multiple recurring revenue streams.

The role requires a technically strong qualified accountant with prior experience of working as a Group Accountant or auditing group companies.

What will you be doing?

The Group Accountant reports to the Group Financial Controller and manages a small team of part qualified staff. The company uses Xero accountancy software and makes extensive use of Excel. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for all aspects of month end management accounts and statutory reporting processes (UK GAAP & IFRS), consolidating results from multiple UK and US entities.
• Ensure all statutory reporting requirements are submitted on a timely basis, including CT, VAT & R&D tax credit submissions.
• Being the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations for all group companies.
• Cashflow reporting and treasury management including some client cash accounting funds.
• Accounting for and processing group cost recharges.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Take the initiative on improving processes and procedures, making best use of technology (including AI) to ensure that the business can scale up whilst being highly efficient.
• Work with the Head of FP&A to ensure the flow of high quality and accurate data & insights.
• Work with the group Financial Controller and other senior leadership team members on the delivery of ad-hoc projects.

What are we looking for?

This is an exciting time to join a highly successful and growing company where you can utilise your accounting skills and experience whilst continuing to develop on a professional and personal level. The company takes great pride in its open and progressive culture where everyone can ‘have their say’ and make a positive difference!

Key skills and experience we require are:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with prior experience of working in a similar group accounting role OR seeking their first move from Public Practice.
• Great IT skills (particularly Excel) with a strong interest in implementing new technology to improve processes and efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills (at all levels) with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Passionate about accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Highly efficient but relaxed in style – the company has a friendly and collegiate culture where staff take personable accountability but love working as part of a team.
• A good level of ‘self-awareness’ – able to identify personal development needs as well as key strengths that contribute to the overall success of the business.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, the business provides an excellent range of benefits including decent matching pension scheme, 4X life assurance, Health cash care plan, 27 days leave plus bank holidays, additional day for volunteering and hybrid working.

Please note: Candidates MUST be committed to working in the office 3 days per week (2 days WFH / flexible) and have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship.