We're Hiring! | Group Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC) Location: Preston (Hybrid Working Available) Up to £45,000 per annum Are you a qualified or nearly qualified accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, private equity-backed business? We’re looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our brilliant finance team at Key Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. What you’ll be doing You’ll be part of a close-knit finance team supporting both statutory and monthly reporting requirements across the Group. This high-profile role includes: ✅ Preparing statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS 101) ✅ Month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations ✅ Producing board and banking partner packs ✅ Supporting the year-end audit process ✅ Finance control tasks incl. payments, expenses and supplier approval What we're looking for ✔️ ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or close to qualifying) ✔️ Strong experience in management and statutory accounts ✔️ A confident Excel user – detail focused & proactive ✔️ Strong communicator, collaborative team player ✔️ Experience with Workday, TM1, or Caseware? Even better! This is a great opportunity for someone eager to expand their technical knowledge, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to a business that’s shaping the future of later life lending. ✨ Why Join Key Group? We’ve been helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998 – and we’re just getting started. At Key Group, you’ll find a culture that’s: Ambitious Supportive Personal Honest Responsive Expert What we offer: 25 days holiday bank holidays Generous pension (5% employee, 8% employer) AXA private healthcare ️ Life assurance Hybrid working Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.