Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant | South Wales/hybrid | £50,000-£55,000 per annum
Our client is a PE backed growing financial services business with a UK Head Office and presence across Europe and the US.

The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the consolidation, financial reporting, and oversight of the Groups multi-entity structure, including subsidiaries in the UK and Europe.

The role is central to ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, and the production of high-quality financial information to support senior management and key stakeholders in decision-making.

• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong audit trails
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) in the UK and selected European entities
• Act as the lead finance contact for external auditors and tax advisors
• Prepare and manage audit files, working papers, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure timely resolution
• Support delivery of a smooth, well-controlled annual audit process
• Support preparation of corporation tax computations and liaison with external tax advisers for the UK and selected European countries.
• Review key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany balances
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation
• Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from the wider business

Skills, experience:

• Professional accounting qualification with 23 years post-qualification experience
• Strong audit background, including acting as lead contact for external auditors
• Solid understanding of UK accounting principles
• Working knowledge of UK corporation tax and VAT
• Strong attention to detail with a robust approach to documentation and controls
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with external advisers and internal stakeholders

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