Senior Group Accountant

Are you an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant looking to make your first move from practice into industry , but want something more meaningful than a standard financial accountant role? This is a superb opportunity to join a high-performing, PE-backed, international group headquartered near Durham, operating across multiple territories and continuing to grow rapidly through a blend of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions .

The role offers the ideal balance of technical accounting, group reporting, statutory delivery and consolidation , whilst giving you exposure to the kind of complexity and pace that practice-trained accountants typically thrive in. The Opportunity As Group Accountant, you'll sit within a capable, collaborative finance team and play a key role in ensuring the group delivers robust and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

This is a business where finance is valued, standards are high, and you'll work with people who genuinely know their craft. You'll gain exposure to:
Group statutory accounts and year-end delivery Consolidations across a multi-entity structure Group reporting and financial control Working alongside auditors and internal stakeholders Supporting technical accounting and compliance requirements A business environment shaped by growth, investment and acquisition activity Contributing to continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems development About You This role is designed for someone who is technically strong , naturally curious, and ready to step into a fast-moving group environment.

You'll likely be: ACA / ACCA qualified (first-time mover from practice welcomed and encouraged) Coming from audit or a technically focused accounts role Confident with financial statements and reporting Comfortable working with detail, deadlines and high standards Strong communicator and able to explain finance clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Experience of consolidation or group reporting is useful, but not essential . What matters most is your technical foundation, mindset, and appetite to learn. Why This Role Stands Out A genuinely strong 'first move' role from practice PE-backed, high-growth business with international operations Broad exposure: statutory, reporting, consolidation, audit, and acquisitions A finance function with credibility, structure and high standards A role that will accelerate your development into future group reporting / financial controller pathways Hybrid working pattern, typically 3 days in the office and two days from home Interested?

This is one of those rare roles that offers real technical breadth and a strong learning curve, without being a grind. Ideal for a bright, ambitious, practice-trained accountant ready to step into a global group environment. Apply directly, or contact Gifford & Partners for a confidential discussion.