Job Description: Corporate Accountant (Maternity Cover) - Vesta Software Group UK The Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain. Being a portfolio group of Jonas Software (within Constellation Software Inc.), the Vesta Software Group is all about strengthening businesses within the markets in which we compete and enabling them to grow – whether through organic measures such as new initiatives and product development, day-to-day business, or through acquisitions. http://www.vestasoftwaregroup.com/ https://jonassoftware.com/ POSITION: We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as maternity cover in the role of Corporate Accountant. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Corporate team (Vesta) in a high growth organisation Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high-performance culture. Vesta operates in a casual working environment and promotes both team and individual growth. To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and staff at all levels. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a multi-faceted role, across multiple Vesta companies, where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to: CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE ACCOUNTS Run monthly toolkit (P&L) reviews with Head of Departments and ensure any adjustments from these meetings are processed accordingly. Update Excel-based reconciliation/support packs for all Balance Sheet accounts. Complete disclosures for the Corporate Head office where necessary. Identify and investigate variances against forecast, ensure missing costs are accrued where necessary. Ensure Corporate Head office transactional work is completed by relevant team members. Develop and install processes, policies and controls and constantly review current processes and controls to ensure they are as efficient as possible and protect the business Create good working relationships with team members and both internal finance stakeholders and the business stakeholders within the Vesta portfolio Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy TREASURY Contact for all UK and European banking items. Ensure timely application for bank accounts and support the Finance portfolios in all banking matters Review internal controls and ensure appropriate controls in place around starters, leavers and existing employees Contact on the UK Credit cards for all Vesta businesses. Ensure adequate controls in place over limits, cancelling of cards and issuing new cards, etc. Minimise foreign transaction costs using appropriate FX tools. STATUTORY FINANCIAL REPORTING AND AUDITING Support the end to end audit process with our company auditors and ensure all internal and external statutory deadlines are met. This includes the planning and review of this key project. Prepare supporting disclosure schedules for the group and individual entities as required Coordinating the Finance team (Divisional Finance Managers, Management Accountants, Transactional and Credit Control staff) on the work required to meet the audit deadlines Liaising with the auditors on progress, issues and finding improvements to the process Support for all Company Secretarial tasks of the Vesta Group, including Capital Contribution documents for all UK and Europe acquisitions, Holdbacks, NTA’s and Earnouts. Support for the year end dividend process, including associated minutes. Support the Finance team on all Canada audit queries (Jan-Feb 2026), ensuring quick turnaround and review of items to improve the process year on year. Lead contact / support on internal audit from Canada (2026), helping to coordinate the audits and getting the teams to deliver documentation on time. Lead any remediation action required, either within the appropriate BU or across the wider organisation. CORPORATE Responsible for processing of payroll, submission to MA’s for review and transactional reports Process additional confidential payroll payments as needed. Review of cash withdrawals to VSG and CSI holding company. Responsible for Contour postings Support in the review of moth end and quarter end disclosures PROJECT SUPPORT Support the Finance Operations Manager in all project related activities, including ERP system migration. Support and implement policies and procedures. Support internal audits and assessments to ensure Transactional and Credit Control Departments are compliant with VSG/CSI policies and procedures JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified accountant / qualified by experience or studying towards a qualification Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel Previous experience in a consolidated audit would be an advantage Experience of Microsoft Great Plains, F&O Dynamics would be an advantage. Your personal characteristics will include: Highly organised and methodical Good communication and interpersonal skills Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Persistent and resilient under pressure Accurate, with high attention to detail Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge Confident in presenting to stakeholders Flexible and hardworking approach Good Leading and guiding skills Interest in new systems and process improvements. Salary will be commensurate with experience and job responsibilities. Vesta Group offers excellent benefits. Only candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Business Unit: Vesta Software Group - UK Finance Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Career Site: More About Jonas Software: Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service. Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60. IS THIS YOU?