About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking qualified Financial Accountant to join a dynamic Group Finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust financial control and reporting across a diverse portfolio of businesses. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that values sustainability, stewardship, and long-term growth. You’ll have the chance to contribute strategically while enjoying a culture that promotes work-life balance and personal development.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Financial Accountant, you’ll provide strategic financial support to senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering timely and accurate financial and management reporting in partnership with the Group Financial Controller.
• Managing tax processes and liaising with external advisors to ensure compliance and timely submissions.
• Assisting with cash management and forecasting, including funding requirements and group cash flow analysis.
• Leading the production of year-end statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory deadlines.
• Overseeing and evolving finance policies, procedures, and internal audit frameworks.
• Supporting financial activities for associated entities and investments.
• Managing and developing finance systems to ensure accurate, accessible data for stakeholders.
• Driving simplification and automation of financial records and processes.
• Deputising for the Group Financial Controller when required, ensuring continuity in reporting and consolidations.

Who We’re Looking For

A detail-focused and collaborative finance professional who thrives in a multifaceted environment. You’ll bring:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience, ideally in a group or multi-entity setting.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement plus option to buy more.
• Hybrid working.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.