Group Financial Accountant

Director and Senior Finance Specialist, Kenton Black Finance

Based on the outskirts of St. Helens within easy commute from the M6, this highly successful service business operates across several sectors, with a group turnover in excess of £200m. One of the UK’s most vibrant and dynamic organisations, they continue to grow at a rapid pace and have a new requirement within the finance function. Supporting the group, leading on statutory accounting requirements, the role also leads on treasury management.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role adds value across the various business units and central group function.

As Group Financial Accountant, and treasury lead, you shall work closely with the head office finance function, taking the lead on all statutory accounting, financial accounting and treasury. Playing a pivotal role in delivering accurate reporting, strengthening controls, and driving improvements across processes and systems, this position offers exposure to group-level treasury activity, financial reporting, and treasury‑related compliance. Responsible for Financial Accounts, Group Consolidations and process improvement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with hands‑on experience within a large industry business where you have been taken the lead across the duties outlined.

• Preparation of detailed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements across the business units, ensuring these reports are accurate and comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with tax planning, governance and statutory requirements.
• Lead on the production of financial statements as well as ensuring statutory requirements are met and filed in a timely manner across all business units and the group.
• Assist in the audit and consolidation processes for the Group.
• Assist in driving system improvements and process enhancements across the finance function.
• Ensure all subsidiary companies adhere to accounting standards (e.g. IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Provide independent review and challenge around Balance Sheet reporting for the Group on a periodic basis.
• Monitor and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Provide technical advice on accounting issues.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations – in particular IFRS
  16, IR35, tax rules.
• Build working relationships throughout the group and finance function.
• Prepare schedules for acquisition accounting of any newly acquired entities, ensuring accurate consolidation into group financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of audit technical papers such as acquisition accounting, impairment and going concern.
• Establish and monitor key controls, streamlining processes where possible.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control effectiveness.
• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external financial regulations.
• Prepare and review treasury‑related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Work with internal teams to optimise treasury processes and systems.
• Contribute to treasury improvement and automation projects.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Strong knowledge of accounting standards (FRS 102, IFRS).
• Proven experience in group accounting and financial consolidation.
• Strong commercial experience within a fast‑paced environment, ideally from a small‑to‑mid‑size organisation.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in a similar role in a fast‑paced environment.

The role is being managed by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK as a market‑leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. The team provides recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals.

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