Group Accountant

Description

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth, technology-led business operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven industry. With an impressive international footprint already established and ambitious plans to expand into new global markets, this is an exciting time to become part of a thriving and forward-thinking organisation.

This role will suit a commercially minded Senior Financial Accountant who enjoys working in dynamic environments and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a progressive, scaling business.

Location: Guildford, Surrey Office-based

Salary: GBP65,000

Type: Permanent

Job Ref: 15984

Senior Financial Accountant - Benefits

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Annual salary reviews

• Private pension scheme

• Long-term disability cover

• Life assurance

• Annual bonus scheme

• Private healthcare

• PLEASE NOTE: This role does not offer hybrid working

Senior Financial Accountant - The Role

The business is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join its growing finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will bring a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience and enjoy a broad, hands-on role covering both financial and management accounting across multiple jurisdictions. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, supporting the month-end close process and delivering accurate, timely reporting

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting the year-end audit process, including audit schedule preparation and liaising with external auditors

• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and tax filings

• Supporting group consolidation activities within a multi-currency environment

• Mentoring and supporting a small finance team of Accounts Assistants

• Taking a proactive approach to process improvement initiatives and supporting wider finance projects

The successful Senior Financial Accountant will be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience

• Strong technical accounting expertise

• Proven experience working within an international reporting environment

• Highly adaptable, proactive and curious, with the ability to thrive in a fast-evolving organisation

Howett Thorpe is acting as a recruitment agency for this role. We are committed to equality of opportunity and compliance with all relevant UK legislation. Due to high application volumes, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful.

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Ad ID: 5418801163