Job Description
Senior Group Financial Accountant
£55-67k plus bonus
Basingstoke or Poole based, 3 days on site
About the Role
A global organisation operating across multiple sectors is seeking a Senior Group Financial Accountant to join its central finance team. This high-profile role offers international exposure and the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives through expert IFRS guidance and robust financial governance.
Reporting to the Group External Reporting Director, you’ll serve as a key technical resource for IFRS matters, supporting external reporting, shaping accounting policies, and collaborating across functions including Tax, Treasury, and Legal.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide IFRS accounting advice across the Group, staying ahead of emerging standards
2. Coordinate with international teams on complex technical issues and challenge accounting judgements
3. Support strategic projects such as acquisitions, refinancing, and restructuring
4. Develop and maintain IFRS policies and deliver training to global finance teams
5. Contribute to the production of the Annual Report and Audit Committee papers
6. Act as liaison with external auditors on complex accounting areas (e.g. share-based payments, SaaS)
7. Review monthly Group consolidations an...