Group Reporting Accountant

Help shape accurate, effective group reporting and support better financial decision-making across our European veterinary group.

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Department: Group Finance
• Reports to: Head of Group Reporting
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time

We’re looking for a Group Reporting Accountant to join our Group Finance team in York. Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, you’ll take responsibility for group consolidation and provide trusted technical accounting support across the organisation.

You’ll work with colleagues across the UK and Europe, helping strengthen financial controls, improve reporting and make our processes more efficient.

• Prepare monthly consolidation journals across UK, European and Group reporting structures.
• Provide clear technical accounting advice and support the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and the Group audit.
• Work with Financial Leads across the UK and Europe to strengthen balance sheet controls.
• Provide timely, accurate financial information to support review and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency and share best practice.
• Prepare acquisition accounting entries for newly acquired practices and support wider Group Finance priorities.

You’ll also line manage at least one team member, helping them develop and succeed in their role.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in IFRS reporting.
• Experience of acquisition accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• High-level Excel skills and strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, approachable and tactful manner.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently, use your initiative and perform effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Flexible in your approach to changing work priorities and situations.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Experience working across multiple entities, locations or jurisdictions.
• Experience of working in practice.
• Experience with accounting and consolidation systems, such as One Stream.
• Experience of leading or developing team members.
• A role with genuine influence over group reporting and financial processes.
• The opportunity to work with colleagues across the UK and Europe.
• Scope to improve processes and share your ideas and expertise.
• A varied role combining technical accounting, reporting and people leadership.
• The chance to develop your skills within a supportive Group Finance team.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and career paths. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

Closing Date: 23rd October

Working in collaboration with our practices, we care for people, their pets and our profession. Established in November 2015, our group includes small animal, equine and farm animal practices. We have c.8000 employees working in almost 500 sites across the UK, and more practices in further European countries, supported by our Central Support office in York, and collaborating to provide excellent service.

Salary dependent on experience

Hours

37.5

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• with the opportunity to buy a further 10, or sell 5, days' holiday, allowing flexibility for longer adventures
• Health Plan
• savings on selected treatments and with selected retailers
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay