Group Financial Accountant

SCG Connected; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Basingstoke seeks a Group Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with UK GAAP. Responsibilities include preparing annual statutory accounts, supporting audits, and producing management accounts. A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously is essential. Benefits include 21 days holiday, wellness programs, and onsite amenities.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Extra day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Enhanced company sick pay

Reduced gym membership

Annual salary review

Employee referral bonus

Onsite canteen offering free croissants and freshly made soup

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience required in preparation of statutory accounts.
• Attention to detail and adaptability are key.

Responsibilities

• Assist Group Financial Controller with statutory accounts consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP standards.
• Monitor accounting standards and support audits.
• Produce management accounts and intercompany schedules.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Experience in preparation of statutory accounts

Comprehensive accountancy knowledge

Great attention to detail

IT Literate

Proven problem-solving attitude

Ability to work with sensitive information

Ability to work autonomously

Adaptable and open to change

UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Location: SCG Connected

We’re looking for a Group Financial Accountant to come on board and join our team in Dummer, Basingstoke. The prime objective is to manage and consolidate the financial reporting of a group of companies, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards (e.g.,UK GAAP, IFRS). The role supports strategic decision-making through accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Financial Controller in the consolidation of the annual statutory accounts, including consolidation adjustments, intercompany eliminations, other year end adjustments and schedules to support.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policies are being applied and follow relevant UK GAAP standards.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and implement necessary updates.
• Assist with the external audits and the team in answering audit queries.
• Produce the annual statutory accounts for all non-audit trading companies, and ensure dormant accounts are produced and filed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the calculations of business combinations, and goodwill on acquisitions.
• Produce the monthly management accounts for the holding companies and overview of monthly management accounts reporting on some trading entities.
• Ensure Group Intercompany schedules are up to date and any discrepancies resolved.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required, including system development.

Skills Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience in preparation of statutory accounts
• Comprehensive accountancy knowledge
• Great attention to detail
• IT Literate
• Proven problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work with sensitive information
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team
• Adaptable and open to change
• UK Driving Licence required (as there will be some ad hoc travel in the role)
• 21 days holiday – increasing to 22 days after 3 years and to 25 days after 5 years
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Reduced gym membership
• Annual salary review
• Employee referral bonus
• Onsite canteen offering free croissants and freshly made soup

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Telecommunications

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