Group Financial Accountant

Looking for a role that positions you for progression into a Financial Controller role? If the answer is yes, this might be worth a read. This Group Financial Accountant opportunity offers a broad, high-impact finance role within a growing, people-focused organisation that genuinely invests in its finance function. Operating a flexible 2/3 office and home working pattern, the business offers an excellent benefits package and a role that goes well beyond core accounting. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key part in supporting the group's continued growth, acting as a trusted technical and commercial finance lead across multiple entities, as well as supporting with a variety of projects. The position sits at the centre of the finance team and offers exposure across reporting, audit, cashflow, and commercial analysis. It is well suited to an ambitious accountant who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to continue developing within a progressive finance function.Key responsibilities include:

• Owning technical financial accounting, audit, statutory reporting, and supporting month-end delivery
• Managing cashflow forecasting and reporting
• Leading audit requirements, including preparation of schedules and responding to audit queries
• Managing six sets of accounts within a three-day month-end close, requiring strong organisation and planning
• Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations in line with IFRS
• Producing detailed reporting packs, including stock, sales analysis, and commercial insight
• Delivering ad hoc technical and commercial analysis for senior stakeholders
• Taking ownership of external audit conversations following initial onboarding
• Supporting the production of financial management accounts, including investor-facing reporting
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, including reconciliations and consolidated outputs
• Acting as a key partner to the Group Financial Controller and supporting the wider finance team

What we are looking for:

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified
• Experience in a Financial Accountant, Group Financial Accountant, or Group Management Accountant role
• Strong technical knowledge across audit, tax, IFRS, and balance sheet controls
• Advanced Excel capability
• A resilient, proactive, and positive mindset
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

What you will receive:

• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Your birthday as an additional day off
• Healthcare and cash plan
• Discretionary company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Option to buy up to one additional week of holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Eye test vouchers and £50 contribution towards glasses
• EV car scheme
• Cycle to work and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes
• Dining and days out discounts
• Annual cost of living salary review

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.