Group Financial Accountant

Who you are

• Qualified Accountant (ideally ACA or equivalent)
• Post qualification experience in a group finance or external reporting environment with experience preparing (not just auditing or reviewing) consolidation and group-level reporting
• Proven experience in the preparation of multi-currency group consolidations with different functional and reporting currencies and manage external audit teams
• Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, loan balances, and tax implications
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Able to work independently with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong excel skills and attention to detail

What the job involves

• Please note that this is a fixed-term contract ending on 31 July 2027
• We are looking for Financial Accountant to join us. As part of your responsibility you'll manage and deliver key financial reporting and audit requirements
• This role will focus on ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of group consolidations and statutory accounts, managing the audit process, and streamlining the existing holding structure
• The successful candidate will also play a critical role in supporting the finance team during a period of transition, including potential preparation for a new ERP implementation and the audit process
• Audit Management and Statutory accounts Preparation:
• Statutory accounts preparation for legacy group entities, including audited consolidated accounts, ensuring all statutory filing deadlines are met
• Proactively manage the audit process with PwC and internal teams (such as tax), ensuring the timely provision of audit evidence and addressing queries effectively
• Structural Simplification:
• Simplify and eliminate elements of the previous holding structure, including offsetting intercompany loan balances and instruments
• Work closely with the Group Tax Manager to assess the tax implications of structural changes and maximise tax efficiencies
• Future Potential Support Areas:
• Provide technical accounting support to the existing finance team as they prepare for a new ERP implementation
• Assist with the audit of Jagex Ltd and the Janus entity structure, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting
• Assisting with month end close processes and management reporting
• Improving internal and external reporting processes

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Pension scheme
• Valiant values rewards & recognition
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Learning & development pathways
• Industry events
• Charity events
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Enhanced parental eave
• Annual leave entitlement
• Employee assistance programme
• Company social events
• Flexible working hours