Our client is a PE backed, growing financial services business with UK Head Office and presence across Europe and the US.
The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the consolidation, financial reporting, and oversight of the Group’s multi-entity structure, including subsidiaries in the UK and Europe.
The role is central to ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, and the production of high-quality financial information to support senior management and key stakeholders in decision-making.
* Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong audit trails
* Assist with statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) in the UK and selected European entities
* Act as the lead finance contact for external auditors and tax advisors
* Prepare and manage audit files, working papers, and supporting documentation
* Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure timely resolution
* Support delivery of a smooth, well-controlled annual audit process
* Support preparation of corporation tax computations and liaison with external tax advisers for the UK and selected European countries.
* Review key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany balances
* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation
* Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from the wider business
Skills, experience:
* Professional accounting qualification with 2–3 years post-qualification experience
* Strong audit background, including acting as lead contact for external auditors
* Solid understanding of UK accounting principles
* Working knowledge of UK corporation tax and VAT
* Strong attention to detail with a robust approach to documentation and controls
* Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with external advisers and internal stakeholders
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