Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant – ADAM Audio GmbH

Location: Hybrid, High Wycombe

Term: Permanent

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per annum + excellent benefits

We’re looking for a qualified accountant to join the Group Finance team as a Group Financial Accountant supporting external statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting, tax, and treasury issues within the Group Finance team. The position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of statutory and technical accounting processes within a fast‑paced and evolving group environment.

• Take responsibility for the Group’s annual and half‑year report processes and lead related projects, including preparing consolidated IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures.
• Ensure that the Group’s financial statements and annual reports are delivered to a high standard with relevant disclosures in a timely manner.
• Act as the key contact for external auditors and coordinate the annual and interim audit, ensuring all auditor queries are satisfactorily addressed.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for the Audit Committee in line with IFRS.
• Produce and maintain Group-wide accounting policies and the Group Finance Manual.
• Serve as the Group’s technical accounting expert and assist management accounting teams with IFRS accounting treatment queries.
• Manage the Group’s internal control programme, including the internal control declaration process.
• Prepare all UK‑based entities’ financial statements and ensure timely filing.
• Account for share‑based payments, including preparing budgets and updated forecasts for the group.
• Support outsourced tax providers: accounting for current and deferred tax, completing tax packs, preparing corporation tax computations, and assisting with transfer‑pricing policy implementation.
• Maintain hedge documentation and assess FX impact on group reporting, providing recommendations for risk management.
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders, regional finance teams, tax, treasury, and external advisors; communicate complex accounting matters clearly to non‑financial stakeholders and executive management.

• Qualified ACA with audit background.
• Strong grounding in IFRS technical accounting.
• Experience working in or with a multi‑national or listed company.
• Experience with multi‑currency group consolidation.
• Strong analytical and IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience with Net Suite and Microsoft BI is an advantage.
• Strong, effective communicator with proven ability to build relationships.
• Ability to communicate with the Board and non‑financial individuals.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative, capable of working to tight deadlines in a flexible environment.
• Proactive in improving processes for effectiveness and efficiency.
• High level of attention to detail.

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products used by professionals and amateurs alike. The Group includes thirteen established brands, including Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, and others. Focusrite is dedicated to building a great place to work, fostering an inclusive culture, and leading the industry toward a carbon‑neutral future.

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private health care, health cash plan, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, off‑site parties, and free lunch in the canteen. Company training and personal development are also supported.