Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant Cambridge (2 days in the office) 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract £60,000 - £65,000 Our client is a highly respected international organisation seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a collaborative, high-performing finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and financial control in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Working alongside an experienced finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate month-end reporting, supporting statutory reporting requirements and providing technical accounting expertise across the business. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities - Prepare monthly group consolidation journals and support the group reporting process.

- Produce statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures.

- Deliver technical accounting guidance, including the application of IFRS.

- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end reporting.

- Support both internal and external audit processes, providing accurate and timely information.

- Research complex accounting matters and provide practical recommendations.

- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience operating within a corporate finance or practice environment. You'll also bring:

- Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting capability.

- Experience of group reporting, consolidations and statutory accounts.

- Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.

- Experience supporting audit processes and maintaining robust financial controls. What's on Offer - 12-month fixed-term contract.

- Salary of £60,000 - £65,000.

- Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.

- Opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking finance team.

- Exposure to technical accounting, group reporting and business improvement projects.

- Opportunity to broaden your experience within a respected international organisation. If you're looking for a technically focused role where you can make an immediate impact while working in a flexible hybrid environment, please apply. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.