Group Accountant Recruitment

The duties of the Group Accountant boil down to overseeing the finances of several subsidiary companies and combining them into the financial results of the parent company. The Group Accountant will typically work at the head office of a corporate group where they make sure all the subsidiaries follow established accounting procedures. In many cases, the Group Accountant will also be involved in helping management steer important leadership decisions. Group Accountant recruitment is not a process that should be left to amateurs. Instead, trust the experience and expertise of JMF Associates.

Group Accountant Responsibilities

In some instances, the Group Accountant will be the point of contact between senior stakeholders and the Finance team. Other duties and responsibilities of the Group Accountant include:

• Statutory reporting for the group

• End of the month reporting

• Quarterly bank reports

• Preparing quarterly forecasts

• Liaising with auditors both internal and external

• Preparing annual budgets for the group

• Monitoring and maintaining statutory compliance group-wide

• Preparing annual budgets

• Consolidation

Skills of the Group Accountant

The Group Accountant will be expected to have most or all of the following skills:

• Detail-orientated personality

• High degree of problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to interact with ease with upper management and junior staff

• Outstanding organisational skills

• A high degree of familiarity with business principles

• Solid financial reporting skills

• Proven expertise in the field of consolidation

• The ability to remain calm and work to deadlines

The Group Accountant must be able to work independently while at the same time being able to work effectively with auditors both internal and external. They will also be expected to continuously update their skill set.

Roles We Cover Include...

Finance Director, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant, Part Qual/Finalist, Management Accountant, Payroll, Systems Accountant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger/Credit Control, Accounts Assistant and Accounts Trainee/Admin.

Trust the Team at JMF Associates for Group Accountant Recruitment

Whether you are a business owner seeking to fill the Group Accountant role or a highly qualified candidate looking for a position that is the perfect match for both your skills and aspirations, the team at JMF Associates are the ones to trust. We have decades of combined experience placing finance professionals into positions that pay long-term dividends for both parties.

If you want to ensure your search for the ideal candidate goes according to plan, contact JMF Associates today by calling us on 020 8663 6699 or emailing team@jmfassociates.co.uk.