Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant Ashford, Site based Circa £71k + Bonus

Are you a technically strong, detail-driven Group Financial Accountant looking for your next challenge?

Join a reputable national brand known for its innovation, impressive growth, and award-winning services. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in a highly respected finance team within a business celebrated for its success and forward-thinking approach.

Why This Role:

You'll be joining a dynamic multi-divisional organisation where technical excellence, accuracy, and commercial awareness are truly valued. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on group-wide reporting, tax compliance, and statutory outputs.

If you're pragmatic, astute, and ready to take ownership of key financial processes, this opportunity offers the scope and visibility to elevate your career.

What You'll Be Doing:

As Group Financial Accountant, you will be central to the organisation's statutory and tax compliance operations. Your role will include:

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Preparing high-quality Group financial statements
• Supporting and coordinating the external audit process
• Providing accurate and timely financial information to auditors and stakeholders

Tax Compliance & VAT

• Owning VAT and Corporation Tax compliance across UK and relevant EU jurisdictions
• Preparing and submitting UK & EU VAT returns
• Working closely with external tax advisers on corporation tax matters
• Interpreting and applying tax legislation to ensure the Group remains fully compliant

Financial Control & Governance

• Reconciling tax balance sheet accounts each month
• Supporting the Group Financial Controller on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met within a fast-moving environment

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a candidate who combines technical expertise with a proactive mindset:

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience
• Strong experience in preparing annual statutory accounts
• Advanced Excel user with comfort working with complex datasets
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across finance teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed reporting deadlines
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Beneficial

• Experience with UK and EU VAT compliance
• Previous experience within a multi-entity or group environment

Who You Are:

You'll thrive here if you're:

• Positive, solutions-focused and resilient
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
• Someone who enjoys getting into the detail while maintaining a commercial view
• Passionate about continuous improvement and high-quality output

What's in It for You

Join a national brand renowned for its modern culture, innovative approach, and commitment to supporting its people. Expect a workplace where you can grow, be recognised, and contribute to meaningful improvements across the finance function.