Group Financial Accountant – Private Equity

Due to continued growth and expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Accountant to join a finance team supporting group finance activities across an international organisation. The role will contribute to group consolidation, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and regulatory reporting, while supporting the ongoing development of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly consolidated group accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS where applicable.
• Produce monthly financial control reports and variance analysis for senior stakeholders.

Internal Reporting

• Support the production of internal reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Build and maintain group cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and scenario modelling.
• Assist with hedging policy maintenance, reporting, and effectiveness calculations.

Group Bonus Pool

• Calculate and reconcile the group bonus pool by consolidating inputs from multiple entities and ensuring alignment with remuneration policies and governance frameworks.

Year-End Audit & Statutory Accounts

• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and supporting schedules.
• Liaise with auditors regarding group-level queries and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Maintain transfer pricing calculation models and supporting documentation.
• Assist with group tax considerations and compliance reporting.

Balance Sheet Forecasting & NAV

• Support the Group Financial Controller with balance sheet forecasting, calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV), and other key financial metrics for management and regulatory purposes.

Regulatory Reporting

• Provide financial data inputs and supporting documentation for the annual ICARA process, including capital and liquidity assessments, stress testing, and wind‑down analysis.

Policies & Process Improvement

• Support the development and maintenance of group accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting processes.

Automation & Technology

• Assist in automating consolidation and reporting processes using Microsoft Business Central and Power BI.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Person Specification

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA fully qualified with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of group consolidation principles, including FX adjustments and intercompany eliminations.
• Experience with transfer pricing, group tax, and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Highly organised self‑starter with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accounting systems, particularly Microsoft Business Central, is advantageous.

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