Group Financial Accountant

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Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who thrives in a role with variety, responsibility, and Group-level influence? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites throughout the UK – a business recognised for its strong values, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate, timely consolidated Group financial information
  • Produce weekly flash reporting for shareholders
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations across all Group entities
  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls
  • Review and challenge cash flow forecasts prepared across the business
  • Maintain and document robust financial procedures
  • Collate and support Group budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Act as a main point of contact for external auditors
  • Support a range of ad hoc projects and business initiatives
  • Adhere to internal HSE procedures and reporting requirements

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills, ideally with group or multi-entity experience
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset
  • Confident communicator able to collaborate across multiple departments and locations
  • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Comfortable supporting process improvement and change projects

What's in It for You?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 40-hour working week with consistent daytime hours
  • 20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions after 12 months
  • Access to electric vehicle charging points (subject to availability)
  • A range of additional employee benefits, including:
    • Continuous Professional Development
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Long Service Awards
    • Employee Discounts
    • Life Assurance
    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

If you're a motivated Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can add value, shape processes, and work across a supportive Group environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

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Company: Heidi Wright Recruitment
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Location: Carlisle
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who thrives in a role with variety, responsibility, and Group-level influence? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites throughout the UK – a business recognised for its strong values, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate, timely consolidated Group financial information
  • Produce weekly flash reporting for shareholders
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations across all Group entities
  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls
  • Review and challenge cash flow forecasts prepared across the business
  • Maintain and document robust financial procedures
  • Collate and support Group budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Act as a main point of contact for external auditors
  • Support a range of ad hoc projects and business initiatives
  • Adhere to internal HSE procedures and reporting requirements

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills, ideally with group or multi-entity experience
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset
  • Confident communicator able to collaborate across multiple departments and locations
  • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Comfortable supporting process improvement and change projects

What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 40-hour working week with consistent daytime hours
  • 20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions after 12 months
  • Access to electric vehicle charging points (subject to availability)
  • A range of additional employee benefits, including:
    • Continuous Professional Development
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Long Service Awards
    • Employee Discounts
    • Life Assurance
    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re a motivated Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can add value, shape processes, and work across a supportive Group environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026