Group Financial Accountant

A growing services sector business in Newport are recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant for a 12 month fixed term contract. The company operates in a specialist field and is building on recent success by expanding geographically.

The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for consolidating, financial reporting and oversight of the Group, including international subsidiaries. The role is central to ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, compliance with local statutory, tax and the production of high-quality financial information to support senior management in decision-making.

Group Financial Accountant duties

• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong audit trails.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP / IFRS.
• 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.
• Oversee the submission of tax returns prepared by the team.
• Review key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
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