SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH)
£55,000 TO £65,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%)
THE COMPANY:
We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has more than tripled recurring revenue in the last 12 months from £7m to £22m, and is on track to reach £50m ARR within the next year.
The business operates a remote-first culture but requires circa one day per month in London, so candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join a dynamic SME and build out the finance function over time.
THE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
As Group Financial Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and controls across a group structure. You will also lead the build-out of the transactional finance function within the next 3 to 6 months.
* Own the month-end close process, delivering timely management accounts and commentary
* Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
* Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met
* Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102)
* Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
* Prepare and submit VAT returns, with a strong understanding of different VAT treatments
* Support compliance with CTax and other statutory filings
* Maintain short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and assist with working capital management
* Work with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting
* Review work of outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers
* Act as the key finance contact for VAT, payroll and pension compliance queries
* Drive process improvements and system optimisation
* Optimise and maintain the Xero accounting system as the business grows
* Hire and mentor an Assistant to bring transactional finance in-house
THE PERSON:
* Must be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
* 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in a fast-scaling SME Commercial business environment, within a Group Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role or similar.
* Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred
* Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and statutory accounts
* Group accounting experience is essential
* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and VAT treatments
* Exposure to IFRS is an advantage but not essential
* Experience in a scaling SME is highly desirable
* Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision
* Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset
* Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred
* Confident user of Xero with an interest in process and system improvements
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Group Financial Accountant role for immediate consideration
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