Group Reporting Accountant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly group consolidation, drawing results together from across the entities into a single, accurate group position in Oracle.
• Produce group overhead reporting end to end, covering actuals, forecasts and budgets, and turn the numbers into clear, usable insight for budget holders.
• Prepare the annual group statutory accounts, working closely alongside the Group Financial Controller.
• Act as a central point of contact for the year-end group audit, coordinating with internal finance colleagues and external auditors to keep the process on track.
• Gather and consolidate the information required for the UK tax return, supporting the group’s external tax advisor through to completion.
• Review how group finance operates, pinpoint where it can be sharper, and help design and roll out improved ways of working across the teams.
• Be the trusted go-to for subsidiary finance teams, offering guidance on Oracle and wider finance processes, with occasional UK and international travel to support the business units.
• Provide support to group treasury as required, including payments and general ledger postings.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent).
• Experience working with large ERP or accounting systems, ideally Oracle.
• Previous experience within industry (desirable).
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, multi-currency group consolidations.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally as business needs require.

Package & Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to group-level reporting and international operations.
• Career development opportunities within a large and diverse finance function.
• Broad exposure across statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and systems projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.