Group Financial Accountant
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Cambridge (2 days in the office)
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
£60,000 - £65,000
Our client is a highly respected international organisation seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a collaborative, high-performing finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and financial control in a complex, multi-entity environment.
Working alongside an experienced finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate month-end reporting, supporting statutory reporting requirements and providing technical accounting expertise across the business. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly group consolidation journals and support the group reporting process.
- Produce statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures.
- Deliver technical accounting guidance, including the application of IFRS.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end reporting.
- Support both internal and external audit processes, providing accurate and timely information.
- Research complex accounting matters and provide practical recommendations.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
About You
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience operating within a corporate finance or practice environment.
You'll also bring:
- Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting capability.
- Experience of group reporting, consolidations and statutory accounts.
- Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders. xgikmsk
- Experience supporting audit processes and maintaining robust financial controls.
What's on Offer
- 12-month fixed-term c...
Group Financial Accountant employer: Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a well-established and fast-growing business in Hertford as a Financial Accountant, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment. With a focus on employee development and a defined career path, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a high-quality finance function while enjoying great benefits and hybrid working options after probation.
Contact Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Careers Recruitment Team
