Financial Accountant

Job Advert: Group Financial AccountantLocation: Speke 3 Months Temp Join a global leader in high?quality housewares as their new Group Financial Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a long?established, innovation?driven organisation that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about financial governance, group reporting, and driving performance through insightful analysis, this role offers a platform to make a real impact. The Role: Group Financial AccountantAs GFA, you will support the Group Financial Controller and take responsibility for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities. You'll ensure strong financial controls, maintain the integrity of financial data, and contribute expertise that influences strategic decision?making. This role blends technical accounting, financial governance, and business partnering - perfect for someone ready to step into a key role within a dynamic finance team. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Governance Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS, FRS 102 and UK GAAP. Manage full group consolidation activities and ensure accurate reporting across subsidiary entities. Oversee and strengthen balance sheet controls and reconciliations. Own reporting of Group P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow, including cashflow forecasting and working capital tracking. Support senior leadership with financial insights and analytical reporting. Manage the external audit process and maintain regulatory compliance. Review monthly performance with budget holders to ensure financial accountability. Financial Planning & Analysis Support cashflow management and liquidity planning. Develop and monitor group financial KPIs. Deliver insightful analysis that supports commercial and strategic decision?making. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings. Continually strengthen internal controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Maintain and build relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and PE investors. Leadership & Development Provide guidance to junior finance team members. Support transformation, automation, and system improvement projects led by the Group Financial Controller. Candidate ProfileQualifications: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Knowledge & Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of IFRS, FRS 102, and UK tax regulations. Experience in group reporting, consolidation, and audit processes. Robust skills in budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and financial analysis. Fluency in financial systems and ERPs (Power BI, Navision or similar). Ability to present financial information clearly to non?finance stakeholders.