Average Group Accountant salary in the UK

Group Accountant12 Month Fixed Term Contract£70,000 - £80,000 + Great benefits packageCambridgeOur client, a leading force within their chosen sector, has a key opening within their group finance team for a technically strong finance professional with a strong consolidation skillset.The principal purpose of the role is to ensure timely production of high-quality group consolidated monthly financial and management accounts, which are regularly reviewed by the senior executive team. In addition, the successful candidate will champion the soon to be implemented new ERP system.Key responsibilities will include:- Run the main group close process and produce the monthly group consolidated managementaccounts, including reviewing, and analysing intercompany reports, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing Group cashflows.- Prepare statutory accounts for legacy group entities, including audited consolidated accounts, ensuring all statutory filing deadlines are met.- Simplify and eliminate elements of the previous holding structure, including offsetting intercompany loan balances and instruments.- Work closely with the Group Tax Manager to assess the tax implications of structural changes and maximise tax efficiencies.- Produce quarterly forecast group consolidated management accounts, annual budget andvarious strategic forecasts.- Review monthly financial submissions from operating businesses, liaising with colleagues to ensure compliance of reported results with Group policy.- Review the monthly management report to Senior executives.- Prepare monthly reporting financial packs for the Head Office.- Work with the Group Management Accountant and Group System Accountant to develop andevolve reporting input schedules and templates to maximise the accuracy of data entry- Work with and challenge CFO to continually improve quality of management accounting and reporting.- Provide deliverables for the Annual and Interim external audit.The successful candidate will be professionally qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and have a proven track record of producing group consolidated management accounts. They will have experienced IFRS accounting and be able to give multiple examples of when they have added value across a complex private equity funded setup.In return, our client offers a working culture that is professional but social, diverse but inclusive and an environment where effort and performance are acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Group AccountantAre you an experienced Accountant who has worked within a Group structure?Have you previously worked within a manufacturing business? Or have transferrable skills and would like to, then read on…We have the pleasure of supporting a PE backed UK manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Group Accountant for a long-established business who form part of a Group with a £65m turnover. This business has incredible growth plans to reach £100m within 3-5 years.This business offers flexible working, dog friendly offices and a benefits package that includes 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday holiday and a flexible pension scheme.Based in Stoke-on-Trent, at the UK Head Office you will be working closely with the Group Financial Controller and Group Finance Director. This opportunity is a new role within the department and therefore offers an individual the opportunity to come in and be a part of continuous improvement, within a successful group of companies, alongside a Financial Controller who promotes autonomy and personal growth.Main responsibilities of the Group Accountant role will include: Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, statutory accounts and variance analysis.Liaising with the management accounts team at the month end, working with the GFD on Group Consolidation and GFC on the new system implementation.Maintaining regulatory compliance across all the companies in the group.Support with the financial assessment, due diligence and integration processes for acquisitions.Building dashboards and reports to support decision making across the business.Helping to streamline the month-end process through automation and improvements.Occasional travel to our UK-based sites to collaborate with colleagues, in person.Assisting the GFC with the group accounts and provide additional support on ad hoc projects.Working closely with the external Tax advisor for purposes like financial planning, performance evaluations, and risk management. What you will need to succeed: ACCA or CIMA qualified or part qualified or qualified by experienceStrong attention to detail and analytical thinking.Proactive, with a willingness to learn and take on new challengesGood communication skills and a collaborative approach.Comfortable working across teams, including with overseas finance functions.Experience of standard accounting software; proficient in Excel and PowerBI (desirable). Essential DetailsPosition - Group AccountantLocation - Stoke-on-TrentSalary - £45-50k + benefitsIf you are a motivated and passionate Finance professional looking to grow your career within a Group of companies, then introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA who would be happy to share further information.Privacy notice: At Consult KA we take your privacy seriously. We process personal data relating to people who apply for job vacancies with us or who send speculative job applications (this could include name, address, email, phone no., qualifications, and employment history). The information provided by you will only be processed and used to contact you as part of the recruitment process - note, we may contact you about the specific job you have applied for or about other vacancies which we feel you may be suitable for.

Group Financial Accountant | Newcastle | Up to £55,000 DOE Ever feel like your month-end routine could run on autopilot? If you're a qualified accountant itching to step into a sharper, more commercially-minded role, this Group Financial Accountant position could be your next big move. Up to £55,000, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office), private healthcare, and a clear route to a Financial Controller role as the business keeps scaling. Oh, and you'll be working for a PE-backed group with serious growth on the cards - multiple acquisitions already and more in the pipeline. This isn't a role where you'll just tick boxes. You'll sit right at the heart of group reporting - consolidations, statutory accounts, cashflow forecasting, supporting M&A activity, and liaising with auditors and advisors. You'll have access to the full financial picture across the group, and you'll work closely with a sharp and ambitious FD who's been brought in to drive things forward. You'll need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid technical grounding - ideally from practice, or with experience in a similar group financial accountant or financial reporting role. If you've had exposure to group consolidations or worked with PE-backed businesses, even better. In return, you'll get variety, visibility and the kind of progression that only comes with a fast-moving, acquisitive environment. Your ideas will be listened to, and you won't be stuck in a back-office role with no voice. Private healthcare, enhanced pension, generous holidays and real flexibility to manage your week. If you're ready to step up into a commercially-focused group financial accountant role with real progression, send your CV or drop me a message for a confidential chat.