Senior Group Accountant – Sheffield / hybrid in Sheffield

Elevation Senior Finance is delighted to be working with a successful listed business in Sheffield to recruit a Senior / Group Accountant. You will be reporting to the Group Financial Controller and joining a high‑performing and professional finance team within a dynamic, expanding organisation.

This is a pivotal position responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting Group consolidation, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial governance while contributing to ongoing business growth and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly Group management accounts process, including consolidation and Board reporting
• Support half-year reporting, including interim accounts, consolidation, and audit pack preparation
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts and multiple subsidiaries (IFRS)
• Manage the Group audit process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Lead the consolidation of forecasts and annual budgets
• Liaise with external tax advisors regarding tax compliance and payments
• Manage Group cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring, and banking activities
• Prepare quarterly and annual covenant reporting
• Support sustainability reporting, including carbon modelling and relevant frameworks
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and support key finance projects as required

Key skills / qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant – 4+ years post‑qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS
• Experience within a Group or consolidation environment, ideally within a listed business
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ambitious, driven, and a collaborative team player

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday buy options
• Enhanced Company pension
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Share purchase plan and retail discounts
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

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