Job Description
Group Financial Accountant
Location: Crawley
Salary: £70K - £80K
Our client, a fast-growing international organisation, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to support and oversee the financial operations of its global entities. This is a key role responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across international accounting, consolidation, tax, and statutory reporting activities.
This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant with hands-on experience in multi-entity environments and a solid understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, and international tax.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end consolidated financial statements for international entities (IFRS & US GAAP).
* Oversee international tax compliance, including direct/indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and global regulatory filings.
* Ensure adherence to IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
* Work closely with third-party finance teams and external auditors to manage international audits and statutory submissions.
* Reconcile and explain local statutory to US GAAP differences.
* Collaborate regularly with colleagues across global offices to maintain consistent financial processes and controls.
Candidate Profile
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
* Strong technical accounting background with experience in international finance.
* Solid working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, transfer pricing, and global tax regulations.
* Proven experience handling intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions.
* Skilled communicator with the ability to work effectively with global teams and external stakeholders.
* Previous experience liaising with external auditors.
* High attention to detail, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines.
* Strong systems capability and advanced Excel skills.