Group Accounting Manager

We’re looking for a technically strong Group Accounting Manager to take ownership of the accuracy, integrity and technical quality of our Group financial accounting and reporting.

Working across an international, multi-entity business, you’ll lead the Group consolidation and statutory reporting processes, maintain accounting policies, coordinate the external audit and help ensure consistent reporting standards across APAC, EMEA and AMER.

This is a hands-on technical accounting position. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, improving reporting quality and setting clear standards across regional Finance teams. It is not an FP&A, commercial finance or business-partnering role.

What you’ll be responsible for

Owning the monthly, quarterly and year-end Group consolidation process

Reviewing consolidated results, Group accounting entries, intercompany eliminations and foreign currency accounting

Leading the preparation of Group statutory financial statements

Setting Group reporting standards, formats, timetables and submission deadlines

Reviewing regional submissions and challenging unusual or insufficiently supported accounting treatments

Providing technical guidance on complex matters under UK GAAP and FRS 102

Maintaining Group accounting policies and ensuring their consistent application

Researching and documenting significant accounting judgements

Leading the day-to-day management of the external audit and coordinating regional deliverables

Supporting the accounting assessment of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other significant transactions

Managing, coaching and developing the Group Financial Accountant

Building effective relationships with Regional Financial Controllers, external auditors and the wider Finance leadership team

What we’re looking for

ACA, ACCA or an equivalent accountancy qualification

Ideally five or more years of relevant post-qualification experience

Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102

Significant Group consolidation experience within an international, multi-entity organisation

Experience preparing or reviewing Group statutory financial statements

Strong experience managing external audits, deliverables and timetables

The ability to research complex accounting issues and document technical judgements clearly

A strong understanding of intercompany accounting, foreign currency and balance-sheet accounting

Hands-on ERP experience, with NetSuite particularly advantageous

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

A confident communication style, with the ability to provide direction and constructively challenge senior Finance colleagues

Experience managing, supervising or reviewing the work of other accountants

It would be an advantage if you also have

Knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in a business with significant US operations

Big Four or other major accounting firm experience

Experience of acquisitions, disposals, purchase price allocations or other complex corporate transactions

Experience working in a multinational, multi-currency Group

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical Group accounting processes and shape the quality and consistency of financial reporting across an international organisation. You’ll work closely with senior Finance leaders, regional teams and professional advisers, while developing a direct report and driving meaningful improvements to accounting and control processes.

Interested? Apply through LinkedIn or contact us to learn more.

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