Group Business Accountant

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a Group Business Accountant to support accounting activities across the Group’s accounting functions.

The role will require strong experience in statutory reporting, intercompany processes, and multi-entity accounting across international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering accurate management reporting with insightful analysis. They should demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, global environment.

This individual will work within the Group Finance team and report to the [TBD]. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective cross-functional coordination, and a solid working knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of Statutory accounts for TEG entities across the group, including but not limited to UK, Europe, Asia and India.

Assist with preparation of Interim and Annual Reports for shareholders.

Ownership of the InterCompany process to ensure invoicing, remittances and reconciliations are timely and accurate.

Close engagement with auditors to ensure timely completion of audit, including timely closure of queries and provision of all supporting documentation.

Oversee legal and statutory compliance for the local entities in the UK, Europe and India, ensuring adherence to local regulatory and reporting requirements, including online submissions on regulatory portals.

Preparation and ownership of internal management accounts for key Group functions covering variance analysis to budget, forecast and prior year alongside commentaries, including regular accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Continuously review the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and reporting function and implement simplification initiatives.

Update and maintain monthly exchange rates for the Group reporting process and calculate monthly loan interest and foreign exchange (FX) movements.

Experience, skills and professional attributes

Education and training:

Qualified Accountant with 2-3 years of post qualification experience.

Strong academics

Previous work experience

Experience of management accounting including accruals/prepayments and variance analysis.

Balance sheet and cash flow preparation

Audit coordination

Statutory reporting

IFRS and technical accounting knowledge

Management accounting knowledge

Consolidation of group results

Technology

ERP knowledge (PeopleSoft experience advantageous)Strong Excel skills

Personal skills

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Ability to take initiative

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

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