Group Financial Reporting Accountant

We're looking for a new member of our External Reporting team, who will be responsible for assisting on Group consolidation and aspects of the Group's internal and external reporting requirements. This will include monthly management accounts, Group Quarterly & Annual accounts, lender reporting and other ad hoc reporting requirements.

• Assist with production of IFRS consolidated results for monthly management accounts and quarterly interim financial statements for external partners.

• Assist with the production of annual statutory accounts along with detailed note workings, including assisting in developing disclosures around sustainability and scenario modelling of various climate-related risks and opportunities.

• Support the group cash flow production.

• Support local entities with IFRS
  15 reporting, assessing revenue recognition under IFRS 15 lens and transitioning new acquisitions.

• Assist with significant M&A accounting related activity and onboarding new acquisitions to the group.

• Maintain process notes for monthly, quarterly and annual processes.

• Review capex budget submissions and produce group capex budget pack.

• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests internally and from other teams – Treasury, Tax, M&A, Divisional Finance.

• Timely and accurate production of various reporting packs, as well as quality detailed monthly consolidation reconciliations and suggestions for process and system improvements.

• Efficiently coordinate with business partners throughout the month-end cycle.

• Deliver high quality outputs presented in a concise and easy‑to‑follow manner.

• Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant UK Law.

• Prior experience with large multi‑currency group consolidation is a bonus.

• Ability to learn reporting tools such as One Stream, HFM and Unit4 quickly.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining the quality of deliverables.

• Proven ability to plan ahead and meet tight deadlines.

• Professional scepticism and a personal drive for producing high quality work.

• Problem‑solving capability.

• Effective interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP, data manipulation and analysis).

• A willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a constantly evolving business environment and group structure.

• Graduate level education (or equivalent).

• Qualified accountant: 0‑1 year PQE, ACA/CA(SA) or equivalent.