If you’re a technically strong accountant looking for a position with global exposure, this role offers the chance to influence reporting standards across a major international group. Joining a complex, multi-currency organisation, you’ll support strategic initiatives, strengthen policy and help shape best practice across the global finance community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-impact technical work and broad stakeholder engagement.
What will the Senior Group Financial Accountant role involve?
Act as a central specialist, offering clear IFRS advice to finance colleagues and business teams worldwide
Lead the interpretation of new accounting standards, ensuring developments are understood and correctly embedded across the Group
Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal and other central teams on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, refinancing, commercial proposals and restructuring projects
Develop Group-wide IFRS policies and supporting guidance to strengthen governance and drive consistency.
Deliver accounting training and share best practice with global finance teams
Support the preparation and review of the Annual Report and Accounts and liaise with auditors on complex technical areas
Review monthly consolidation outputs, working with regional teams to enhance accuracy and insight
Suitable Candidate for the Senior Group Financial Accountant role:
A qualified accountant with strong IFRS expertise, ideally gained within large, international or multi-currency environments
Experience in external reporting, auditing or producing high-quality statutory accounts, with confidence challenging technical positions
Excellent communicator who can work effectively across diverse teams, with strong project management and governance awareness
Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Group Financial Accountant:
Excellent benefit package and hybrid working
Supportive culture that values development, technical excellence and collaboration
Opportunity to shape policy, influence reporting quality and progress within a large global organisation
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