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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