Group Financial Accountant

A highly acquisitive and growing Group based near Pocklington have a newly created role for a Group Financial Accountant/Controller

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, with responsibility for consolidation, IFRS compliance, audit coordination and directing reporting timelines across multiple finance teams.

The role has been introduced to strengthen group-level financial control, technical accounting capability, and ownership of reporting timetables across the finance function.

• Preparation of group consolidated accounts in line with IFRS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across the group.
• Act as the central point of coordination for group reporting timetables, setting deadlines and directing Financial Controllers and Management Accountants to ensure timely month-end and period-end close.
• Lead the audit preparation process for both internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact
• Production and review of monthly and periodic group reporting packs, including supporting schedules and technical commentary.
• Support the development and standardisation of group reporting processes
• Provide technical accounting guidance and challenge to finance teams across the group as required.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong technical background
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience preparing or supporting group consolidated accounts.
• Proven involvement in audit preparation

Good career progression, bonus, 25 days holiday and pension