Group Financial Accountant | South Wales/hybrid | £50,000-£55,000 per annum
The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the consolidation, financial reporting, and oversight of the Groups multi-entity structure, including subsidiaries in the UK and Europe.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
The role is central to ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, and the production of high-quality financial information to support senior management and key stakeholders in decision-making.
* Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong audit trails
* Assist with statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) in the UK and selected European entities
* Act as the lead finance contact for external auditors and tax advisors
* Prepare and manage audit files, working papers, and supporting documentation
* Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure timely resolution
* Support delivery of a smooth, well-controlled annual audit process
* Support preparation of corporation tax computations and liaison with external tax advisers for the UK and selected European countries.
* Review key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany balances
* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation
* Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from the wider business
Skills, xsngvjr experience:
* Professional accounting qualification with 23 years post-qualification experience
* Strong audit background, including acting as lead contact for external auditors
* Solid understanding of UK accounting principles
* Working knowledge of UK corporation tax and VAT
* Strong attention to detail with a robust approach to documentation and controls
* Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with external advisers and internal stakeholders