Group Financial Accountant

Your new company An international business based in Bath is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. Your new role Join a high-performing Group Finance team driving accurate reporting across a global organisation. You'll lead key consolidation cycles, challenge and support international finance teams, and elevate IFRS compliance across the Group. The role will include: • Review and challenge subsidiary finance submissions across multiple jurisdictions • Oversee intercompany activity, ensuring clean eliminations and accurate consolidation • Strengthen IFRS compliance, supporting local teams to embed Group level standards • Produce technical accounting papers on complex IFRS topics • Act as a key contact for external auditors, managing queries and coordinating audits • Contribute to evolving ESG reporting, helping shape long-term sustainability insights • Support statutory accounts and corporation tax filings across the Group • Champion process improvement, control enhancement and consolidation system optimisation • Collaborate closely with Group Finance and international subsidiaries on wider projects What you'll need to succeed • Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong industry grounding • Background in practice beneficial • Proven ability to build strong working relationships, including occasional international travel • Clear, confident communication skills • Strong analytical mindset and high-quality reporting capability • Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with modern accounting systems What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk