Group Reporting Accountant

We are partnered with a highly respected, award-winning international business operating within a specialist technology and engineering sector. Known for its strong innovation culture, the organisation provides mission-critical solutions to clients worldwide and is recognised for its commitment to quality, continuous improvement and forward-thinking leadership.

Due to ongoing growth and increasing operational complexity, the company is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to strengthen its central Finance function. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful group financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust compliance across global operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a dynamic, values-led organisation where you can contribute to impactful work and develop within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality technical reporting across the Group Finance function.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation of group entities, including intercompany eliminations, goodwill accounting, consolidated cashflows, and treatment of acquisitions/disposals.
• Produce all consolidated statutory and management reporting.
• Maintain and develop group-level metrics to support business objectives.
• Manage the group chart of accounts, mapping rules and consolidation journals.
• Ensure full FRS 102 disclosure compliance across consolidated financial statements.
• Act as lead on the group system consolidation project.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support the annual audit process.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement of management accounting formats and KPIs across the group.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Management Accountants within the Finance team.
• Support and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain the Financial Procedures Manual and links to QMS requirements.
• Provide data for quarterly banking reports and maintain performance-monitoring KPIs.

Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management and statutory reporting.
• Proven expertise in group consolidations and group accounts.
• Confident user of modern accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate complex financial matters.
• Able to understand and interpret complex systems and work closely with IT where required.
• Strong decision-making skills, especially in pressurised situations.
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of delivering high-quality outputs.
• Proactive, driven, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable approach; willingness to work beyond standard hours when required.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package - DOE
• 10% bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare
• Hybrid working - 3 and 2