Group Accountant

A leading international PLC is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded qualified accountant to join its Group Financial Reporting team. Reporting directly to the Director of Group Reporting, this is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to play a key role in the financial reporting function of a dynamic global organisation.

This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, technical accounting matters, IFRS projects, group reporting, and strategic business initiatives, making it an ideal next step for a recently qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career in industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Group accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the Group consolidation system (SAP BPC), Chart of Accounts, and Trial Balance structure.
• Support monthly Group consolidation and reporting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of half-year and annual statutory reporting, including the Group Annual Report.
• Lead and support technical accounting projects, including IFRS updates, acquisitions, disposals, impairment reviews, and accounting position papers.
• Oversee lease accounting across the Group, ensuring compliance with IFRS requirements and maintenance of lease reporting systems.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to Business Unit Finance teams and Group functions.
• Coordinate audit requests, support walkthroughs, and assist with external stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements across the finance function.

About You

• ACA qualified accountant, ideally trained within a Big 4 environment.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience gained in industry or practice.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, ideally with exposure to group consolidation.
• Experience auditing or reporting within a large multinational or PLC environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP BPC, Power BI, AI tools, or similar reporting technologies would be beneficial.