Group Financial Accountant

Job Profile - Group Financial Accountant Purpose of the Role The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust analysis and planning. The role also plays a key part in strengthening financial processes, controls, and systems across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting and CompliancePrepare statutory accounts for all group entities under FRS 102, including documenting accounting treatments and supporting the annual audit process.Take ownership of IFRS 16 accounting and related reporting requirements.Prepare and submit VAT returns across all entities, acting as the primary contact for VAT-related matters.Manage and maintain group-wide accounting and tax policies, ensuring compliance and optimisation of the tax position.Group Consolidation and Management ReportingPrepare and consolidate monthly group management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders.Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances, including processing elimination entries during consolidation.Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to meet evolving organisational needs.Planning, Forecasting and Cash ManagementOwn the consolidation, balance sheet, and cash flow components of the group''s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.Support the ongoing maintenance of weekly cash flow ..... full job details .....