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. Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation. Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting. Work with department heads to develop, monitor, and review budgets.

Group Financial Accountant person specification Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA,ACA) with post-qualification experience. Strong audit background, including acting as lead contact for external auditors. Solid understanding of UK accounting principles. Working knowledge of UK corporation tax and VAT. Strong attention to detail with a robust approach to documentation and controls. Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with external advisers and internal stakeholders.

An excellent opportunity to join a profitable business at an important time in their history. As well as the salary there is hybrid working, 25 days Annual Leave, annual bonus and pay review, private medical insurance and a host of additional benefits that makes a comprehensive overall package. If this role is not quite right for you but you know someone suitable, be sure to use our £500 Candidate Referral Scheme.

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