Financial Accountant

RG Consultancy are delighted to be supporting a successful and established multi-entity business with the appointment of a Financial Accountant.

This is a key role within the Finance function, responsible for leading the financial reporting and month-end process across multiple UK entities. The successful candidate will have ownership of the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of consolidated monthly results, management accounts and Board reporting.

• Month-End Leadership & Governance
• Own and drive the full month-end close process across all UK entities.
• Manage the month-end timetable and reporting calendar.
• Ensure strict cut-off procedures are followed and challenge submissions where necessary.
• Lead month-end review meetings with Finance and operational stakeholders.
• Oversee ledger integrity and ensure financial information is accurate.
• Identify and implement improvements to strengthen and streamline the month-end close process.
• Review and validate entity trial balances prior to consolidation.
• Prepare and own UK consolidated monthly results.
• Oversee the preparation of entity-level management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Review and challenge variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Ensure clear and consistent financial reporting for senior management and Board level.
• Maintain alignment between management accounts, statutory reporting and Group submissions.
• Coordinate and submit monthly Group reporting packs.
• Own the preparation and integrity of the monthly consolidated results and Board reporting pack.
• Take ownership of balance sheet governance and control standards.
• Ensure material balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed promptly.
• Monitor aged balances and potential financial risk areas.
• Maintain robust documentation and reporting standards.
• Drive improvements in financial control and reporting consistency.
• Directly manage and develop two members of the Finance team.
• Set clear objectives aligned with Finance department priorities.
• Coach and develop team members across technical accounting and reporting.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and development planning.
• Support succession planning and the continued development of the Finance team.
• Support interim and year-end audit processes from a financial reporting perspective.
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations relating to financial reporting and controls.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least 3 year's post-qualification experience.
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
• Proven Board-level reporting and financial commentary experience.
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.

• Flexible start and finish time across Monday - Friday
• Competitive holidays + bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Modern offices, open plan offices
• Company pension scheme