Senior Group Accountant – Sheffield / hybrid

Company: Elevation Recruitment Group
Apply for the Senior Group Accountant – Sheffield / hybrid
Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Elevation Senior Finance are 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

This is one of the best employers to work for in the region. If you are ready for a new challenge and would like to be considered for this outstanding job vacancy then please apply today, or contact Steve Bruce at Elevation for a confidential discussion about the role.

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Posted: March 21st, 2026