Senior Group Accountant

Location: Hemel Hempstead | Hybrid Working

Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 + up to 25% bonus

About Our Client

We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected, multi-billion-pound organisation based in Hemel Hempstead. Our client operates at the forefront of their industry, recognised for their progressive approach to business and their unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional talent.

This is a business that doesn't stand still. With a fast-paced, dynamic culture that actively embraces change, they maintain their competitive edge through innovation and strategic excellence. Their finance function is at the heart of this success, and they are now seeking an ambitious Senior Group Accountant to join their high-performing team.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and development. Due to internal progression within the finance team, our client is making an external hire for this pivotal senior role - a testament to their commitment to bringing in fresh perspectives and top-tier talent.

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Reporting, you'll be stepping into a key position that offers genuine scope for career development. With 4 direct reports, you'll play a crucial leadership role within the finance function, working across the full breadth of group accounting activities in a complex, multi-entity environment.

What makes this opportunity truly exceptional:

• Board Exposure - Remarkably rare for a business of this scale, you'll have direct interaction with board-level stakeholders
• Strategic Collaboration - Close working relationship with the FP&A department, sharing critical management reporting and insights
• Career Progression - Clear development pathway within a business that promotes and invests in its people
• Progressive Environment - Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement

The Role

As Senior Group Accountant, you'll be responsible for the full spectrum of group accounting activities across this large, complex organisation. This is a genuinely varied and intellectually stimulating role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the group consolidation process across multiple entities
• Overseeing statutory reporting and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Managing and developing a team of 4 finance professionals
• Preparing and presenting high-quality management information for board and senior stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement in group accounting processes and systems
• Ensuring technical accounting excellence with current IFRS standards
• Collaborating with FP&A on strategic management reporting initiatives
• Supporting the Head of Group Reporting on key group-wide accounting projects
• Liaising with external auditors and maintaining strong technical control frameworks
• Contributing to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking an exceptional finance professional who combines technical excellence with commercial acumen and leadership capability. You'll be someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is genuinely excited by the prospect of making a significant impact.

Essential Requirements:

• ACA qualified from a Big 4 background with solid post-qualified experience
• OR ACCA/CIMA qualified with demonstrable experience in a large, complex accounting environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of current IFRS standards - this is critical
• Proven experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting
• Experience working within a multi-entity, group structure
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ambitious mindset with clear desire for career progression
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where change is constant

What Will Set You Apart:

• Big 4 post-qualification experience
• Experience working with board-level stakeholders
• Technical accounting expertise combined with commercial awareness
• Track record of driving process improvements and change initiatives
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively across departments

What's On Offer

Financial Package:

• Base salary: £90,000 - £95,000
• Performance bonus: up to 25%
• Competitive pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

Career Development:

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
• Exposure to board-level decision making
• Investment in professional development and training
• Work with a highly skilled, collaborative finance team

Working Environment:

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility
• Progressive, forward-thinking culture
• Business that genuinely values and invests in its people
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key senior role