Average Group Accountant salary in the UK

Company description: ClearCourse Job description: Are you an FP&A expert looking for your next role in a fast-paced group finance function full of talented and exceptional individuals? Would a constant opportunity for growth and challenge in your role keep you excited to go to work? If so, this may be the role for you! This is a brand-new role, working on everything FP&A for our group function, supporting senior leaders through robust and detailed analytical work. You will have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in scoping out, improving, and shaping the commercial arm of the finance function. As the Group FP&A Analyst, you will work with our Group Financial Controller to take responsibility and ownership for financial insight and reporting to the board. Required skills and experience: Advanced Excel skills required for financial modellingExperience in a similar commercial finance roleQualified/Nearly Qualified AccountantAbility to work independently to tight deadlines and take initiativeTeam player with a demonstrable 'can-do' attitudeAbility to present information in a clear and concise mannerExcellent analytical and communication skills – a problem solver who can understand and communicate complex issuesKnowledge of NetSuite/similar ERP systems and business planning/intelligence tools such as Planful, Power BI are preferable You will be responsible for: Financial reporting – creating and reviewing business reportsModelling – developing financial modelsBudgeting and forecastingOffering advice and support to non-finance trained leaders in the business We offer: Life Assurance and Group Income ProtectionPrivate medical cover with cash planEnhanced Company PensionHybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave + your birthday offEmployee wellbeing perks – including Peppy Health, Perkbox, etc.Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption payGenerous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships If this sounds like your next challenge - APPLY NOW!

Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire our specialist client is looking for a Group Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis, with 1 day working from home per week. This job would suit an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with existing experience of leading accurate and timely production of Management Accounts to be responsible for supporting the business to produce accurate and timely management information at all levels. The company a multi-site retail organisation established in 1921 with 750 employees has grown rapidly over the last 2 years through several strategic acquisitions and plan to expand further in the next 2-3 years, they are a people focused organisation with personal development and well-being at the centre of their growth. The successful individual will have good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite especially Excel (lookups, sumif, pivot tables), with excellent attention to detail. They will be able to build relationships and work well with all levels of personnel including Directors and Managers. The ideal candidate will have overview knowledge of VAT and Corporation Tax. Knowledge of the Kerridge (Babbage) finance system used by the Group would be an advantage and be beneficial but is not essential. Job responsibilities: Lead accurate and timely production of Management Accounts, for all the eleven minor Group Companies producing reporting packs with commentary.Support the reporting of monthly consolidated management accounts to the Group's lenders.Identify and implement continuous improvement of the Management Accounts process.Preparation of schedules to support External Audit process.Preparation of data used in the Annual Budget process.Lead preparation of the Payroll Reconciliation.Attend stocktakes and review and report on Stock Taking and Stock Variances.Working closely with Regional Directors, Branch Managers and other support colleagues to deliver a best-in-class finance function.Provide training on Sales Analysis and Management Accounts to colleagues operating in our Branch Network.Onboarding the management accounts for any newly acquired businesses.Reviewing the Chart of Accounts Maintenance in ERP system.Support production of information in the ERP system and associated softwares. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, commercially aware Management Accountant to join an exciting and growing business. For more information about this role or any other Group Management Accountant jobs in St Albans, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve

Looking for a highly demanding, but exciting role, with strong career prospects.? Are you a highly academic ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, currently working as a Financial Accountant/Group Financial Accountant who particularly enjoys "high octane", fast paced/analytical work and looking to progress Group Finance Manager level ?This new role within the UK Shared Service Centre of a rapidly expanding £45 million service start up, looking to grow quickly to £500 million turnover. Reporting to the CFO in the UK Shared Service Centre based in Wimbledon your role will be producing 16 weekly turnaround financial statements with statutory accounts P& L Balance sheets and reconciliation, including automating AP/AR accruals and prepayments, with accurate headline posting. You are fully ACA/ACCA qualified with particularly strong excel (pivot tables/ macro level/ VB or Power BI) with an analytical headset looking for career progression. Are you in driving distance of Wimbledon CommonBenefits include superb location, with Fast Track career prospects to Group Finance Manager, free onsite parking, 4 days in the office 1 day home working and benefits package.