Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a leading and growing business in Leeds in the appointment of a Group Accountant. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Accountant will play a central role in group consolidation and will carry broad responsibility across both day-to-day cash management and long-term strategic financial planning. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong finance professional. Key Responsibilities Produce consolidated monthly management information for the Group Prepare financial information for the Group Board pack Provide monthly reporting to shareholders Consolidate, review and challenge the Group's long-term cash forecast Liaise with key stakeholders and senior finance personnel to understand cash movements and forecasting assumptions Assist with day-to-day cash management and produce the Group short-term cash forecast Manage the statutory accounts and corporation tax return process across the Group (circa 50 companies), working alongside the Financial Controller and Finance Manager Ensure adherence to accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements Liaise with the external auditors, tax advisors and bankers Provide ad-hoc analysis to Management to support informed decision making Ideal Candidate Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid grounding in statutory reporting Experience managing statu...