Group Financial Accountant
Join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Group Accounting to ensure the Group meets financial reporting, governance, and control requirements, including accurate and timely accounting for balance sheet and P&L items below EBITDA. Prepare high‑quality company accounts under IFRS/FRS101/European GAAP and support reporting obligations, including monthly, half‑year and full‑year reporting cycles, audit readiness, and robust financial controls.
Own month‑end close activities for P&L lines below EBITDA and related balance sheet accounts, deliver listed‑company standard journals, technical calculations and reconciliations. Prepare monthly Group P&L and balance sheet reporting under IFRS, support consolidation and reporting timetables, and produce balance sheet substantiation and commentary. Coordinate and prepare statutory accounts across UK and European subsidiaries under IFRS, FRS 101 and local GAAP, ensuring alignment with Group policies and external reporting. Act as key contact for external auditors. Strengthen financial controls and documentation, contribute to technical accounting papers, and support finance‑led projects such as reporting enhancements, systems improvements and listed‑company readiness initiatives.
Qualifications
* ACA qualified with 1-2 years post‑qualification experience.
* Excellent knowledge of IFRS (IAS16, IFRS18, IFRS16, IFRS3).
* Strong communication skills, able to explain technical matters clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills with ability to work independently or as part of a team, taking full ownership of projects.
* Experience in a regulated, well‑controlled reporting environment, with clear understanding of audit and governance expectations.
* Experience in Dynamics 365 or another major ERP system desirable.
Perks
* Free Club Membership for you and your family.
* 50% Discount on food and drinks.
* Discounts on swimming, tennis lessons, and personal training.
* Career Advancement through internal training and development.
* Wagestream App: Get paid on demand.
* Access to our Benefits Suite.
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