📢 We're Hiring! | Group Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC)
📍 Location: Preston (Hybrid Working Available)
💰 Up to £45,000 per annum
Are you a qualified or nearly qualified accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, private equity-backed business? We’re looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our brilliant finance team at Key Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
🔍 What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a close-knit finance team supporting both statutory and monthly reporting requirements across the Group. This high-profile role includes:
✅ Preparing statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS 101)
✅ Month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
✅ Producing board and banking partner packs
✅ Supporting the year-end audit process
✅ Finance control tasks incl. payments, expenses and supplier approval
🎯 What we're looking for
✔️ ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or close to qualifying)
✔️ Strong experience in management and statutory accounts
✔️ A confident Excel user – detail focused & proactive
✔️ Strong communicator, collaborative team player
✔️ Experience with Workday, TM1, or Caseware? Even better!
💡 This is a great opportunity for someone eager to expand their technical knowledge, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to a business that’s shaping the future of later life lending.
✨ Why Join Key Group?
We’ve been helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998 – and we’re just getting started. At Key Group, you’ll find a culture that’s:
* Ambitious
* Supportive
* Personal
* Honest
* Responsive
* Expert
💼 What we offer:
🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays
💸 Generous pension (5% employee, 8% employer)
🩺 AXA private healthcare
🛡️ Life assurance
🏡 Hybrid working
📩 Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.