Group Financial Accountant c£45,000–£47,000* | 10% Bonus | Private Healthcare | Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme Location: Chesterfield area The Smart First Step into Industry (That Keeps All Your Options Open) If you’re newly qualified ACA/ACCA (or close to qualifying) and wondering what’s the right first move from practice? This role is built exactly for that moment. This is a perfect role sat within Group Finance, designed to give you a proper grounding, strong technical exposure and the support needed to succeed in industry, without throwing you in at the deep end or rushing progression before you’re ready. A Role With Real Examples of Progression - Not Promises This organisation actively develops its finance team, and progression is encouraged when individuals are ready and opportunities arise. Two clear examples from within the current Group Finance team: The Group Financial Reporting Manager progressed internally from Senior Group Financial Accountant The Senior Group Financial Accountant progressed from Group Financial Accountant In addition, the wider finance function has seen individuals progress between Group, Head Office and Regional finance roles over time as the business evolves. This role is not sold as a guaranteed fast track - but it is positioned as a solid, credible starting point that can lead to multiple pathways for strong performers. Why This Is Such a Good First Move for ACA / ACCA Qualified Accountants Locally, this employer is regarded as one of the stronger environments for newly qualified accountants moving from practice into industry. You’ll benefit from: A supportive, collaborative finance culture Structured exposure to Group reporting and statutory accounts Close working relationships with experienced senior finance professionals The time and space to transition from audit into industry properly The chance to build confidence and technical depth before stepping up ACA/ACCA first-movers tend to do well here because the role is designed to teach you how a complex, multi-entity business really works, rather than rushing you toward a job title. (That said, strong technical accountants already in industry with Group or financial accounting experience are also encouraged to apply.) A Role That Builds Long-Term Career Value Sitting in Group Finance, this role gives you exposure to the core financial engine of the business, including: Group consolidation Statutory accounts preparation IFRS and technical accounting support External audit coordination Accounting for subsidiaries and joint ventures Review and analysis of regional submissions Strengthening controls and reporting consistency This is exactly the kind of experience that: Strengthens your technical credibility Builds confidence beyond audit Enhances your CV for future internal or external moves Keeps future doors open across Group, commercial or regional finance You leave this role more capable, more confident and even more employable than when you started. Why This Company? This is a recognised employer brand within its sector, operating in an environment known for: Technically interesting and complex reporting Long-term investment and scale The need for strong financial discipline and insight Career pathways that suit analytical, ambitious accountants Internal development is part of the culture - but grounded, structured progression is valued over rushed promotions. What You Gain (Beyond the Job Description) A structured bridge from practice to industry Development from an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager and Senior Group Accountant Exposure to senior finance leadership A genuinely supportive team environment Time to build breadth and depth before stepping up A role that keeps future options open, internally or externally Who This Role Is Right For ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualifying) Looking for a first or second move into industry Enjoys technical accounting, analysis and structure Wants development and progression over time, not overnight Values learning, support and long-term career building The Package c£45,000–£47,000 salary 10% discretionary bonus Private healthcare Buy / sell holiday scheme Pension and wider benefits Strong support and development environment Interested? If you’re looking for a high-quality entry-level Group Finance role that genuinely sets you up for the next phase of your career, we’d love to speak. Contact Javed at IFF Talent Email: jav@ifftalent.com Tel: 07471 155006 We’re a purpose-driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them. Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach. With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role. You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.