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Group Reporting Accountant

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GROUP REPORTING ACCOUNTANT £55,000 -£60,000 plus bonus and hybrid and other company specific benefits Based in Watford Hertfordshire

Our client are currently seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join their Group External Reporting and Control team.

What you'll do:

As a Group Reporting Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in providing insightful analysis of month-end performance, identifying key variances, underlying causes, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders. You will take full ownership of management accounts for holding companies, prepare and post journals, review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the shared service centre, assist and supply information to auditors for annual audit. Your commitment to continuous improvement will be crucial in driving enhancements in financial reporting processes.

* Provide month end reporting and analysis for the Head office

* Take full ownership of management accounts for holding companies

* Support on the Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Group’s holding companies

* Communicate daily with subsidiaries, handling queries and raising enquiries on financial submissions received

* Assist in preparation of periodical consolidated reports and commentary to financial information

* Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Group Reporting Accountant position is a qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience. You are a committed team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your strong focus on controls, processes, and continuous improvement sets you apart. You have an innate ability to build and maintain strong relationships which you leverage to achieve results. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively challenge senior stakeholders and operate with impact and influence.

* Qualified Accountant with relevant post qualification experience or ACA Qualified looking for first move into Industry

* Proven ability to hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Strong focus on controls, processes, and continuous improvement

* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and use these relationships to get results

* Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and operate with impact and influence

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What sets this company apart:

This Group Accountant role is based in Watford and the salary is £55,000 - £60,000 plus company specific benefits.

What's next:

Ready for an exciting career move that offers growth and impact? Apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Group Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Watford

Job Reference: VQBL7F-AAB52B30

Date posted: 13 February 2025

Consultant: Kay Edle

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