Head of Group Accounting & Reporting Job at Reach plc (London)

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Step in to lead our Group Accounting & Reporting team to deliver clear, timely f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Reach plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Significant experience in large companies (ideally complex, multi-entity group environments)
Experience of tax in a large corporate environment
Working knowledge of Navision (or similar consolidation/ERP systems)
Technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys turning numbers into clear, actionable insight
Natural affinity with data and detail, with a high level of accuracy
Confident managing external relationships especially with external auditors
Passionate about continuous improvement, with a strong grasp of how finance supports the wider business
Advanced reporting skills across consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting schedules
A collaborative leader and clear communicator who builds strong relationships

Job Responsibility

Own the month-end close and Group consolidation, producing concise packs across P&L, balance sheet, working capital, cash flow and capex
Take the lead on the Annual Report & Accounts financial statements, notes and all supporting schedules and be our go-to for technical accounting
Run a smooth external audit process and support the Director of Finance with well-crafted Audit Committee papers
Set clear reporting instructions and timetables, coordinating with finance and wider teams so submissions land on time
Oversee completion of all subsidiary statutory accounts and keep our accounting policies fully aligned to IFRS
Maintain strong controls and reconciliations over key accounts, including intercompany balances
Partner with our Finance Systems Manager to get the best from the Navision consolidation system and continuously improve how we report
Help simplify the corporate structure, including winding up dormant entities where appropriate
Work closely with the Head of Financial Compliance & Controls to strengthen processes and the overall control environment

What we offer

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
Scheme to help you buy extra holiday
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you
Bonus scheme
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme
Access to lots of discounts

Fulltime

Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant - January Start. SF Recruitment are working exclusive...

Location

United Kingdom , Worcester

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

SF Technology Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualified accountant
8-10 years post qualification experience
Manufacturing / Engineering business experience ideal
External / Internal audit experience desirable
Attention to detail and focus on accuracy
Strong excel / analytics skills
Immediately available/2 week notice periods maximum

Job Responsibility

Maintaining and enhancing timely Group reporting to Group MD and shareholder
Overseeing statutory financial reporting and general business compliance requirements for group companies
Maintaining Head Office cash forecasts
Group Statutory Audit process lead (FRS102)
Group Banking Administration
Group Insurance process lead
Support of Company secretarial activities UK & US
Develop and deliver a group wide balance sheet audit and review process

What we offer

hybrid

Fulltime

Head of Group Accounting

Electrolux Professional Group is a leading global provider of professional food,...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Future Value AB

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior accounting professional with strong experience in group accounting and financial consolidation within an international group
Solid background from one of the Big 4 firms
Deep understanding of IFRS
Experience working in a listed or complex multinational organization
Strong technical accounting expertise
Leadership capabilities
Proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
Genuine curiosity to learn more about the business/finance beyond group accounting

Job Responsibility

Lead the group’s legal consolidation and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes according to IFRS, including preparation of financials for quarterly interim reports
Prepare and ensure quality of the consolidated financial statements for the group’s annual report, including notes and disclosures
Lead, coach, and develop the Group Accounting team
Act as the group’s subject matter expert on accounting and financial reporting matters
Own and develop the group’s financial reporting and consolidation system, AARO
Maintain and develop the group’s accounting manual in line with the latest IFRS standards
Collaborate closely with finance teams and group functions to ensure a strong and efficient reporting process
Ensure that the consolidation process complies with the internal control framework
Manage and coordinate the external audit of the group consolidation

Head of Financial Reporting

Group Head of Financial Reporting — Leeds. I am working with a leading global co...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

70000.00 GBP / Year

Broster Buchanan

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, gained either in a senior practice role or a business accounting environment
Experience of group reporting and auditing, including overseas subsidiaries
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation and accounting for long-term service contracts
Previous experience of delivering or working within a group audit environment
Strong IT skills, with the ability to review and understand financial systems and processes with a view to continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional manner
A collaborative, proactive and well-organised approach, with genuine enthusiasm for improvement

Job Responsibility

Overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements on an IFRS basis and managing the consolidation of financial results for statutory reporting purposes
Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for centrally controlled entities, including companies in the UK, and quality-reviewing financial statements produced by overseas subsidiaries
Continuously reviewing and documenting group accounting policies and practices to ensure consistency and compliance
Coordinating the group audit process and acting as the primary point of contact with external auditors to ensure smooth delivery of audited financial statements in line with the group timetable
Overseeing monthly and weekly cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting submissions to the group’s parent company, largely through the use of consolidation software
Liaising with group finance teams across the Americas, UK & Europe, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information
Providing training and technical guidance to the wider finance team, particularly around IFRS developments and best practice
Working closely with finance and IT colleagues to drive continuous improvement in the quality, timeliness and efficiency of financial and management reporting
Supporting the Group Finance Director with due diligence and M&A activity as required

Fulltime

Head of Finance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Project Management: Owning the day to day activities of our finance function as the main point of contact for the business
Responsible for all group reporting to AKQA/WPP including month end as well as additional quarterly and annual reporting requirements
Supporting pipeline and fee tracking activities by liaising with the Project Leads / project teams
Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance of the business, whilst supporting the education of non-financial staff across the business
Lead and point of contact during internal and external audits
Own the Annual Statutory Accounts and tax packs
Own (with support from the CEO) the budgeting and re-forecasting cycles
Accounting: Revenue recognition with support from the Project Leads
Review monthly Management Accounts and provide commentary on performance vs budget
Collate monthly board pack trading update and include commentary on key KPI’s etc

Job Responsibility

Maintain the financial health of both studios, helping to increase profitability
Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain all account activities with your team
Craft financial strategies and create forecast models to determine the financial progress of both studios
Partner day-to-day with teams across the business, including close relationships with Project Leads, People, the leadership team and our CEO
Embody studio values and engage and participate passionately with every aspect of studio life and culture

Fulltime

Head of Consolidation and Financial Reporting

As the Head of Consolidation and Financial Reporting, you will own the Group’s c...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

Not provided

Satispay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deep Knowledge of IAS/IFRS and proven experience managing a first-time adoption (IFRS 1)
Extensive experience in group-level consolidation and coordinating reporting for multiple entities across different countries
Proven ability to manage and develop finance teams, specifically bridging the gap between operational accounting and group reporting
A track record of building robust, standardised, and auditable reporting processes that meet the expectations of sophisticated international stakeholders and investors
A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Job Responsibility

Lead the full transition to IAS/IFRS, including the definition of accounting policies, IFRS 1 (First-time Adoption), opening balance sheets, and managing a multi-year local GAAP / IFRS double run
Coordinate the statutory financial statements of individual entities (Italy and Luxembourg), consolidated financial statements, and the financial sections of the Group’s Annual Report
Own group consolidation principles, methodologies, and reporting standards, ensuring consistency, scalability, and auditability across all jurisdictions
Design and implement an enhanced reporting cycle, evolving our processes from annual reporting to semi-annual and quarterly cadences
Own the review and continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures, identifying efficiencies and implementing the controls required to support our rapid growth
Lead and develop the Group Accounting function, acting as the direct manager of the Accounting Manager and progressively structuring the team to support financial statements, consolidation, and process excellence as the Group scales
Deliver the first full set of IAS/IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2028, including comparatives suitable for an international institutional-grade environment

What we offer

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Extended parental leave
Childcare leave
Flexible hybrid work system
Psychological support & mental health webinars with Serenis
Professional development programmes
Internal Mobility Program
Language classes with Preply
Internal workshops & training
Stock Option Plan

Fulltime

Head of Accounting Consolidation & Reporting

The Head of Accounting, Consolidation and Reporting is a senior finance leader r...

Location

France , Toulouse Area

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong expertise in accounting standards and consolidation principles
Proven experience in managing teams
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with ERP and consolidation systems (SAP is a plus)
Ability to work in English, both written and spoken
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with different types of stakeholders
Ability to build, monitor, adjust payroll budgets (Understanding labor laws), tax regulations and analyze variances with budget
Professional high certifications in Finance

Job Responsibility

Oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities across the organization
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and french local GAAP)
Supervise month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes
Maintain robust internal controls and ensure continuous improvement of accounting procedures
Build Labor Cost budget and forecast (Analyzing salary structures, labor cost trends, and variances)
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the group
Coordinate with subsidiaries and business units to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Ensure consistency of accounting policies across the group
Produce high‑quality financial reports for executive management, auditors, and regulatory bodies
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements

What we offer

Highly competitive compensation package (profit and success sharing, employee savings plan…)
Work-life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events…)
Well-being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage…)
Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project
Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills
CSE: ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps …)
Diversity and inclusion: Over 1200 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams

Fulltime

Head of Financial Reporting

We’re supporting a fast-growing challenger bank on its search for a dynamic seni...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

120000.00 GBP / Year

Stanton House

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
Experienced with plc-level or group reporting
Knowledgeable in banking/financial services/fintech accounting requirements
Skilled at delivering Board-level papers and presentations
Passionate about controls and process improvement (SOX exposure a bonus)
Collaborative, influential and able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders
Comfortable in fast-paced, scale-up environments with evolving priorities

Job Responsibility

Full ownership of the bank’s Annual Report & Accounts, plus all external reporting activity (incl. Pillar 3 and subsidiary statutory reporting)
Leading the external audit process, managing the day-to-day relationship with the Group auditors
Owning Group accounting policies and providing robust technical accounting support (including IFRS 9 ECL)
Preparing and presenting papers for the Board Audit Committee
End-to-end accounting for treasury and hedge accounting
Driving improvements to finance processes, controls, and exit readiness, partnering with the Finance Director and Head of Controls
Supporting strategic projects including new product launches, M&A, capital transactions, automation/AI, and more

Fulltime

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Reach plc

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

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