JOB ID: JB-101

Group Accountant

Southampton - Permanent

£60,000 to 65,000 Per Year

07/07/2025

Group Accountant

Hybrid working | Career development | Role variety 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant with 2-3 years PQE  to join a growing group of companies as a Group Accountant. This is a hands-on, development-focused role that offers exposure to group-level reporting, financial analysis, and strategic support—ideal for someone looking to build a well-rounded finance career.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Group CFO, you’ll play a key part in the production of financial reports, supporting decision-making across multiple entities, and driving improvements in financial systems and controls.

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparation and consolidation of group financial and management accounts

  • Monthly reporting, forecasting, and trend analysis

  • Cash flow management and reporting

  • Supporting budgeting and planning processes across group companies

  • Liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS)

  • Supporting IT and finance system improvements

  • Identifying process enhancements and cost-efficiency opportunities

  • Providing insights and financial information to senior leadership

  • Oversight of financial controls leading junior team members

This role would suit a recently qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) looking to step into a group-level role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute beyond the numbers.

You’ll bring:

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally including IFRS

  • High-level Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus

  • Proactive mindset with the confidence to work independently and suggest improvements

  • Good communication skills and the ability to present financial data clearly

  • Some prior experience leading or mentoring a team.

  • Knowledge of contract or project-based accounting (desirable but not essential)

Whats on offer:

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service

  • Hybrid working model

  • Free parking

  • Pension scheme

  • Range of benefits.

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