Group Accountant

April 14, 2026
£40000 - £45000 / year

Job Description

ALF Recruit are partnering with a growing, well-established business with operations across the UK and Europe to appoint a Group Accountant into their expanding finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role within a dynamic and supportive environment. The position offers exposure across group-level reporting, international operations, and strategic finance activities—ideal for someone keen to accelerate their progression.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the finance function across multiple entities, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to accurate reporting, compliance, and business insight.

What’s on Offer

  • £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
  • 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Support with ACCA/CIMA studies (if applicable)
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing group
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking finance team

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting group month-end close and consolidation processes
  • Preparation and review of management accounts across multiple entities
  • Fixed asset accounting and reporting
  • Group-wide foreign currency reconciliations
  • Balance sheet reconciliations including debtors, creditors, and stock
  • Profit & Loss analysis, margin reporting, and variance analysis
  • Cashflow reporting and bank reconciliations
  • VAT reporting and compliance across jurisdictions
  • Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
  • Driving improvements in financial processes and controls
  • Providing financial insight to support business decision-making

About You

  • Part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA / CIMA
  • Proven experience in a financial or management accounting role
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a keen eye for detail
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data
  • Ability to work across multiple entities or currencies (desirable)
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Proactive mindset with a commercial and analytical approach
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering exposure to group-level finance and international operations while supporting your long-term career development.

To apply, send your CV to ALF Recruit or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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JSVR0204

Disclaimer

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