Group Financial Accountant

Job Description Group Financial Accountant - Basingstoke and Hybrid working

c £45,000 + benefits

Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be partnering with a well-established group of companies to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This is a pivotal role within the finance function, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, and offering exposure across group financial reporting, statutory accounts, and management accounts.

This opportunity would suit a technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys working autonomously, values accuracy and attention to detail, and wants to play a key role in supporting strategic decision‑making across a growing group of companies.

As Group Financial Accountant, you will manage and consolidate the financial reporting of the group, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Group Financial Controller with the consolidation of annual statutory accounts, including intercompany eliminations, adjustments, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accounting policies are applied correctly and in line with UK GAAP, monitoring and implementing changes as required
• Support external audits and respond to audit queries
• Prepare statutory accounts for non-audit trading companies and ensure dormant accounts are filed on time
• Assist in calculations for business combinations and goodwill on acquisitions
• Produce monthly management accounts for the holding companies and support reporting for trading entities
• Maintain up-to-date intercompany schedules and resolve discrepancies
• Support ad-hoc tasks, including system development and process improvements

This role would suit someone who:

• Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Has experience preparing statutory accounts and group consolidations
• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Has excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Is IT literate and confident using accounting systems
  
  Can work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
• Is adaptable and open to change
• Holds a UK driving licence (for occasional travel)

• Competitive salary of c £45,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility (minimum 2 days per week onsite in Basingstoke)
• Exposure to group-level accounting, statutory reporting, and management accounts
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance stakeholders and influence key business decisions
• Supportive, collaborative culture with focus on development and progression

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial impact across a growing group, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Apply now or contact for a confidential discussion.