Purpose of the Role
The Group General Ledger Accountant is a key member of the Group Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting team, reporting to the Group Accounting Manager.
Together, this lean, high impact team of two is responsible for:
The annual Group consolidated financial statements
Local statutory financial statements across the Group
Technical accounting support and policy application across the business
This role is suitable for a fully qualified accountant who is either:
Coming directly out of practice into their first industry role, or
1–3 years post qualification, seeking broader ownership and impact
The team is deliberately being shaped as a future focused controllership function, driven by finance transformation, automation, AI leverage and Lean ways of working.
A strong technical base combined with curiosity, adaptability and a transformation mindset is critical.
Key Accountabilities
1. Group Statutory & Consolidated Reporting
Consolidation adjustments
Group journals and eliminations
Disclosures and supporting schedules
Prepare and coordinate local statutory financial statements across multiple jurisdictions
Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits
Technically robust
Well supported
Delivered efficiently and on time
2. General Ledger Ownership & Close Support
Own and prepare assigned GL areas, journals and reconciliations
Support month end, quarter end and year end close activities
Investigate and resolve accounting issues and balances
Partner with wider Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete GL postings
3. Technical Accounting & Policy Support
Technical accounting assessments
Accounting memos and position papers
Interpretation and application of IFRS / FRS standards
Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and policies
Maintain clear, audit ready documentation aligned with Group policies
4. Finance Transformation, Automation & Lean Accounting
Actively contribute to the modernisation of statutory and GL reporting processes
Reduction in manual journals and reconciliations
Increased use of system generated data
Leaner and more predictable close cycles
Automate repeatable tasks
Eliminate low value manual work
Improve data quality at source
Work closely with Finance Systems and Data teams on transformation initiatives
5. AI, Analytics & Modern Reporting Mindset
Bring a strong interest in AI, analytics and BI tools to financial and statutory reporting
Reconciliation and variance analysis
Analytical review and disclosure support
Identifying anomalies and trends
Improve close efficiency
Enhance control and review
Reduce rework and audit friction
6. Small Team, High Ownership Environment
Operate effectively in a lean team of two, with:
Broad exposure
High accountability
Close collaboration
Build resilience through:
Strong documentation
Cross coverage
Standardised processes
Be comfortable balancing detail with pace in a growing environment
Candidate Profile
This role will suit someone who:
Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
Is either: Coming directly out of practice, or 1–3 years post qualification in industry
Has strong exposure to: Statutory financial statements, Group reporting and consolidation, Technical accounting
Is motivated by: Building things properly, Improving how work gets done, Learning beyond traditional financial reporting
Brings a modern finance mindset, with curiosity around systems, data, AI and automation
Enjoys working in a small, high performing team with real ownership
Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
Strong grounding in IFRS / FRS
Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
Strong Excel skills; experience or interest in: Power BI / analytics tools, Automation or AI use in finance (advantageous, not essential)
Clear communicator, comfortable discussing accounting matters with auditors and stakeholders
What Success Looks Like
High quality, timely statutory and group reporting outputs
Smooth audit processes with strong documentation
Reduced manual effort and increasing automation over time
Consistent improvement in close efficiency and predictability
A developing accountant who grows rapidly in an industry environment
A statutory reporting function built for scale, not firefighting
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