Job Title: Group Accountant Reports to: Group Financial Controller Employment type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum DOE About the role Due to the continued global expansion of the Busy Bees Group internationally, we are recruiting a Group Accountant to support our ongoing compliance of IFRS and FRS 102 reporting, oversee group management reporting, head office accounting, intercompany processes and ensure consistency in financial controls across all territories. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller but has close liaison with the key personnel across the global finance community including Global CFO’s and financial controllers. The role also has exposure to the Group FD and Group CFO as well as exposure to senior non- finance stakeholders and will require working on Group strategic projects. Busy Bees is a global powerhouse in childcare and early years education, and we are on the lookout for a dynamic and talented Group Accountant to join our team. If your passionate about numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be a key player in our global success then this opportunity is made for you! About Busy Bees and our culture Busy Bees is a world leading international childcare business which has experienced a period of rapid expansion over the last ten years in both the UK and overseas. Worldwide, the group has almost 1000 centres across ten countries and a global turnover of approx. £1 billion. The group’s ambition is to become the largest global early education provider through continuation of its buy and build strategy. Working at Busy Bees offers several benefits, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional development and advancement. We also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and make meaningful connections here. About the Benefits Sector leading Family Leave. Hybrid working. Big Benefits. Access to Hive Benefits and Wellbeing Hub Childcare discount of up to 35% Birthdays off. Further Training and development. Responsibilities Assisting in the completion of the Group’s IFRS year-end statutory accounts and subsidiary FRS 102 statutory accounts. Preparation of IFRS accounting papers and supporting analysis at each year end particularly around impairment and acquisition accounting Exercising tight control over the Group’s year end audit process ensuring it runs efficiently and in line with agreed timetables. Preparation and review of the UK and Group’s monthly management information Responsibility for Group head office holding companies, including monthly activities and reconciliations. Preparation of the Group bank reporting. Responsible for the compliance of key financial controls for the Group, ensuring controls are sufficiently robust, working to ensure that all Group submissions are on time, accurate and compliant. Supporting overseas territories in standardising, embedding and improving key financial controls. Assisting with and supporting overseas territories with the completion of acquisition accounting for the Group’s global acquisitions. Group intercompany reconciliations. Special projects as required. Key Skills and Experience Be technically proficient: Top 10 trained, ACA qualified, with previous experience of IFRS accounting and consolidation as well as FRS 102 Experience of reviewing or implementing financial controls Experience of application of these skills in industry would be beneficial but not a necessity. Be adaptable and keen to learn Thrive within a fast-paced and pressurised environment Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence Ability to work on my own initiative and as part of a team Have M&A experience