Group Accountant

GROUP ACCOUNTANT

£60,000 - £65,000 + 10% BONUS

NORTH WEST / HYBRID

Forge Talent is exclusively partnering with a PE-backed, £70m+ group entering its next phase of growth through an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.

With multiple acquisitions already completed and further growth planned, the business is investing in its group finance function and looking to appoint a technically strong Group Accountant to support its continued expansion.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad role offering exposure to group reporting, acquisition accounting, cash flow, statutory reporting and senior stakeholder engagement.

The role will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for head office entities and holding companies.

• Supporting group consolidations, board packs, investor updates and lender reporting.

• Assisting with acquisition accounting, completion accounts and acquired net asset calculations.

• Managing intercompany reconciliations and reviewing financial submissions across multiple entities.

• Maintaining the group's rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and supporting banking and covenant reporting.

• Supporting year-end audits, statutory accounts, VAT and corporation tax compliance.

• Maintaining the group lease register and strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting.

• Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO on ad hoc projects and wider finance initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a good understanding of UK accounting standards.

• Experience in group accounting or a multi-entity environment would be advantageous.

• Someone organised, commercially aware and comfortable working to tight reporting deadlines.

• A hands-on approach, with the confidence to challenge numbers, investigate discrepancies and build relationships across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, acquisitive group where you'll gain genuine exposure to the full group finance picture, play a key role in improving reporting and controls, and develop alongside an ambitious leadership team.

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