Senior Group Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Group Accountant to join an innovative and forward-thinking business based in Thetford on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and progressive organisation where you will play a key role in supporting the Group Finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and the delivery of timely management information across the business. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and stakeholders across the wider organisation, you will take ownership of key group accounting activities, contribute to the month-end and year-end processes, and help drive improvements in financial reporting, systems and procedures.

The successful candidate will be a technically strong accountant with excellent attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment and your key responsibilities will include:

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  Lead and coordinate group accounting activities, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial information across the wider organisation.

  
  


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  Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved and financial results are accurately reported.

  
  


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  Prepare and review group management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

  
  


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  Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments.

  
  


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  Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

  
  


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  Review financial results, investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis to support business decision-making.

  
  


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  Support statutory reporting and the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing supporting documentation as required.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal policies and financial control procedures.

  
  


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  Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and efficiency across the Group Finance function.

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with finance teams and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and improve the quality of financial information.

  
  


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  Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting where required.

  
  


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  Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting projects and other activities as directed by senior finance management.

  
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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  A recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

  
  


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  Proven experience in a senior financial accounting or group accounting position.

  
  


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  Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of financial reporting within a multi-entity or group environment.

  
  


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  Experience of month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

  
  


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  An understanding of group consolidation and intercompany accounting.

  
  


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  Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate financial information clearly.

  
  


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  Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and reporting tools.

  
  


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  A methodical and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

  
  


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  The confidence to work independently while building effective relationships with colleagues across the business.

  
  


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  A proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in improving processes and contributing to the ongoing development of the finance function.

  
  

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an innovative business in Thetford and make a meaningful contribution to its finance function during an important 12-month period.

You will have the opportunity to work with experienced finance professionals, take ownership of key accounting responsibilities and contribute to the continued development of financial reporting and controls within a progressive organisation.

If you are an experienced Group Accountant seeking a challenging fixed-term opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.