Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant focuses on take ownership of ifrs 16 accounting and related reporting requirements.

What the role involves

• Take ownership of IFRS 16 accounting and related reporting requirements.
• Preparing and submit VAT returns across all entities, acting as the primary contact for VAT-related matters.
• Maintain group-wide accounting and tax policies, ensuring compliance and optimisation of the tax position.
• Preparing and consolidate monthly group management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders.
• Maintaining and reconcile intercompany balances, including processing elimination entries during consolidation.
• Delivering ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to meet evolving organisational needs.

Skills and requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS 16.
• Experience with group consolidations, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience within an industry environment.

Confirmed role details

• Prepare statutory accounts for all group entities under FRS 102, including documenting accounting treatments and supporting the annual audit process.
• Support contract reviews and perform financial risk assessments for both new and existing initiatives.

Candidate fit

• technical finance knowledge, accuracy, reporting discipline, and careful judgement

Additional role context

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).