Group Accountant – First Move from Practice

Group Accountant – First Move from Practice

Location: Midlands

Salary: £45-50,000 + benefits

This role offers an excellent first move into industry for an ACA‑qualified (or recently qualified) accountant seeking exposure to commercial finance within a multi‑entity organisation. The position provides hands‑on involvement in core financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, alongside opportunities to broaden experience beyond statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting across multiple legal entities
• Prepare and post journals and complete balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support external audits
• Contribute to cash‑flow, debt, VAT, and treasury‑related reporting
• Maintain fixed‑asset registers and investigate reporting variances
• Reconcile data between finance systems and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policies are adhered to
• Support process improvements and ad‑hoc finance projects

Ideal Background

• ACA qualified or recently qualified, with training completed in an accountancy firm
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, audit, and statutory accounts
• Experience working with multiple entities and tight reporting deadlines
• Commercially curious with a desire to broaden experience in industry
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non‑finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems beneficial but not essential

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Please send your CV to apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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