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Group Financial Accountant
Posted 3 hours 50 minutes ago by HAYS
Job Opportunity: Group Financial Accountant role Location: Aylesbury with travel to other sites as needed Type: Full-time Permanent
Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant with a passion for statutory reporting and group consolidations? We're looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our central finance team and lead the preparation of our group annual report, accounts, and disclosures.
About the RoleThis is a pivotal role responsible for managing the group consolidation process and leading the external audit of group accounts. You'll play a key part in acquisition accounting, fair value exercises, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards. You'll also provide expert technical guidance across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead statutory accounting and reporting for consolidated group accounts
- Manage acquisition accounting and fair value exercises
- Prepare technical papers on accounting issues (e.g. impairment, dilapidations)
- Produce consolidated financial statements and disclosure notes
- Act as finance lead for external audit of group schedules
- Ensure compliance with Charity Accounting Standards (FRS102)
- Provide technical accounting advice and support across the group
- Oversee group Corporation Tax accounting and returns
- Drive improvements in reporting and audit processes
- Support financial accounting activities across group companies
- Degree-level education
- Full or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
- Extensive experience in group consolidations
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS102
- Proven experience in statutory reporting, acquisition accounting, and external audits
- Ability to explain technical concepts to senior stakeholders
Skills & Attributes:
- High attention to detail and presentation standards
- Strong communicator of complex financial concepts
- Collaborative team player with leadership qualities
- Resilient under pressure and committed to continuous improvement
- No direct reports
- Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Fluent English required
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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