Job Description
Group Accountant
£65k–£75k + BenefitsHigh Wycombe (Hybrid)
Intro
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Group Accountant to join a UK-based group operating at the forefront of the music and audio technology industry. Working across a portfolio of creative and well-known brands, this role offers the chance to combine strong technical accounting expertise with a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Based in High Wycombe with hybrid working, this is an ideal opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role
As Group Accountant, you will play a key role in statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting, tax, and treasury activities across the Group. You will act as the technical accounting expert, working closely with senior finance leadership and the management accounting team, taking ownership of key processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Financial Accounting
You will lead the annual and half-year reporting processes, prepare consolidated IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures, and act as the main point of contact for external auditors. You will prepare technical accounting papers for the Audit Committee, maintain Group accounting policies and the Finance Manual, support the internal control framework, prepare UK statutory accounts, and oversee share-based payment accounting including budgeting and forecasting.
Support of Outsourced Tax Providers
You will support current and deferred tax accounting across the Group, prepare tax packs for external advisers, assist with corporation tax computations, and support the Group transfer pricing policy.
Treasury
You will maintain hedge documentation, monitor foreign exchange impacts on Group reporting, and provide recommendations on treasury and FX risk management.
Stakeholder Management
You will work closely with senior finance leaders, regional finance teams, and external advisers, communicating technical accounting matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders and senior management.
About You
You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with an audit background, with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in a multinational or listed environment. Experience in multi-currency group consolidation is required. Strong Excel skills are essential, with NetSuite or Microsoft BI experience beneficial. You will be proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines.
The Offer
The role offers a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits including hybrid working, pension, private healthcare, life insurance, Health Cash Plan, enhanced parental leave, bonus scheme, employee purchase schemes, company events, and development opportunities.
Apply
If you are a technically strong accountant looking to progress your career within a creative and growing group, please apply with your CV.