Banner Default Image

Group Accountant jobs

A Group Accountant is responsible for: 

  • Preparing cost centre reports
  • Prepare consolidated management accounts
  • Preparation of consolidated view of budgets for management
  • Working closley with external audit team
  • Supporting forecasting process fotr Group 
  • Monitoring and reporting on compliance
  • Keeping updated on technical updates 

If you are interested in a role as an Accounts Assistant then do have a look at our jobs or feel free to submit your CV 

Latest jobs

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Our Accounting & Finance division take an innovative and bespoke approach to recruiting the best professionals, dedicating themselves to facilitating candidates and clients to find one another.

Learn more
HR

HR & Executive Support

Our HR & Executive Support Team recruit across both the Financial Services and Commerce & Industry sectors partnering with SME companies through to global blue-chip organisations.

Learn more
Marketing

Marketing

​Our consultants work with marketing professionals from all backgrounds and levels within the commerce and industry and financial services sectors.

Learn more
operations

Banking Operations

Our team are committed to sourcing professionals across multiple sectors including including investment banking, retail banking, investment management, asset management, wealth management, private equity, Broking and insurance.

Learn more
risk

Risk & Compliance

Our team of risk and compliance consultants understand the importance of these roles within the organisation they work, and are committed to sourcing the best talent for our clients. Working regionally. ​

Learn more
Change

Change & Project Management

​Our change and project management team focus on a select variety of vertical specialisms within financial services, fintech, and the innovative technologies ecosystem including Salesforce and AWS.

Learn more
Technology Leadership

Technology Leadership

​Our technology team are split into two areas, covering both Interim and permanent, looking at technology leadership and operational technology which are the all hands-on technical positions across the technology spectrum. We adopt a Valued Business Partner approach working with clients from inception through to successful delivery and beyond. We work throughout the UK, Europe and internationally with our offices in London.

Learn more
  • Financial Controller

    £70000 - £75000 per annum + + bonus and benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to step up into the role of Financial Controller for an international bank. This prestigious business is very well known around the world and has a great working culture. You get the dual benefit of working for a large organisation but in a small team offering a broad role with exposure to all elements of accounting, as such you will need to be a qualified accountant with a core financial reporting and controls skillset who has the ability to take ownership and work autonomously. This role then provides the opportunity to learn and develop into MI, budgeting and forecasting as well as regulatory reporting. Key responsibilities: Ownership or the monthly and quarterly group financial reporting. Group consolidation and intercompany reporting. BoE regulatory returns. Quarterly and annual corporation tax calculations. Budgeting, forecasting and MI reporting. Business Partnering. Skills and Experience: A recognised accounting qualification. 2-5 years PQE. Experience of working in Financial Services, or from practice with FS Clients. Experience of month-end close (IFRS) If you are a qualified financial accountant with experience of working in financial services, then please apply for full details.

  • Finance Analyst

    £38000 - £42000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is an International Healthcare Logistics business based near Holborn with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Finance Analyst to join the team asap. The business offer a hybrid working model. The Role: Preparation and reconciliation of month end files across all areas of the business Assist with variance analysis and commentary against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year by event. Prepare monthly utilisation and yields providing insights on variances to prior years. Assist in creation and amendment of reports. Work with the team to develop best practise and improve data quality. Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process supporting the Finance Analysts. Update Budget and Forecast templates with latest events list and ensure prior year comparisons are provided where applicable. Provide support in building excel based modelling and identify ways to improve existing files. Present data clearly and professionally formatted. Work with Systems team and FP&A Manager to assist development of Business Intelligence reporting and dashboards. Ensure that any financials reported reconcile. The person: someone looking to start a career in FP&A 2 - 4 years experience CIMA studier would be a bonus

  • Financial Controller

    £80000 - £85000 per annum + Hybrid working

    City of London

    Permanent

    Global Organisation seeks a Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The Financial Controller will be reporting to the Group Finance Director and be part of UK shared services. The finance team is going through a period of change, the Financial Controller will help to set the agenda and drive the team forwards. The role will provide the opportunity to deliver change, whilst working with a new structure within finance, using new accounting software and ensuring BAU for operational continuity. A genuine interest in the numbers and technical grounding, combined with a commercial appetite are all key features to the success of this role, as well as the ability to truly partner with the MD/FD and operational stakeholders. The company has recently migrated to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for day-to-day accounting purposes and thus previous knowledge of Dynamics would be advantageous. This key appointment of the Financial Controller is a very visible stakeholder to the wider business with ranging responsibilities involving, but not limited to: Managing and leading a small finance team Preparation of management accounts together with supporting schedules Overview and control of the Balance Sheet Month end reporting to the immediate business and into the parent Managing the forecasting and budgeting processes Managing cash flow forecasting Managing working capital reporting Preparation of statutory financial statements Leading on the external annual audit Working closely with our tax advisors on all taxation matters Ensuring efficient and appropriate management control processes are in place. Driving continuous improvement in financial reporting standards, systems, processes, and controls, ensuring adequate policies and procedures Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring financial information is fully utilised and able to support decision making and business growth. Essentially this role is targeting a qualified finance leader who has the aspiration to become a Finance Director. It will be a given that you have exemplary communication skills and be used to working with varied and senior stakeholders as well as demonstrating an ability to push back when required. Previous exposure to working in a professional services/project-based environment is essential. Qualification/Experience for the Financial Controller include: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) At least 5 to 10 years' experience working as a Financial Controller within an SME, ideally in a project-based business. At least 5 years' experience of managing a finance team. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Hybrid working

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    £24000 - £25000 per annum + Pension, hybrid working.

    Brentford

    Permanent

    TV Production Company currently seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their business on a permanent basis. The Accounts Payable Clerk would be a good communicator, able to work to deadlines and have strong organisation skills. Duties of the Accounts Payable Clerk include: Registering invoices Expenses Payments Account reconciliations Preparing payments via bacs Able to work quickly and accurately. High volume multi- currency invoices Ad-hoc duties Requirements for the Accounts Payable Clerk include: 1-2 years plus accounts payable experience Good communication skills Good understanding of IFRS Able to liaise across the business. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills ​ This role offers hybrid working. 4 days a week in the office and 1 day remote.

  • Head of Communications

    £62000.00 - £67000.00 per annum + pr plus hybrid working & good bens

    London

    Contract

    My client a not-for-profit education association is looking for an experienced Head of Communications to start immediately You will lead the small Communications Team to ensure the company's strategic and operational objectives are met. Reporting directly to the General Secretary this is a busy role where you will be managing all relevant media channels, including social media Duties Maintain awareness of current issues and political trends To develop and maintain media outlet relationships and political contacts in government To arrange national press conferences, interviews , briefings, member engagement etc To bring on board new ideas to liaise with company members Write press releases briefing notes, articles, speeches, social media contents and other materials Respond to press and media releases Develop a comms strategy to communicate with trade unions To promote Senior Execs via media Working closely with the Campaigns Team and other department Update and maintain the press contact database Ensure the performance of the Communications team is kept under review, managing staff appraisals etc To manage and set budgets as per company's rules and regulations Skills required. Experience of working in a similar senior position is essential Preferably have worked with a trade union, Education facilitator or a not-for-profit organisation Political lobbying and campaign work experience is essential Experience of the UK Media organisations and social platforms are essential Experience of implementing a communications strategy Previous experience of leading a team or campaign work an advantage Previous experience of working with trade unions will be an advantage (as is the nature of the role / weekend and evening work may be required ) Start Date: As soon as possible Type: 9 month FTC Salary: £62,000 - £67000 pro rata Hybrid working Office location: London NW1 Excellent Bens: including 35 days holiday plus Bank Hols and Xmas off, Good Pension, Personal development and training modules etc

  • Receptionist

    £35000 - £36000 per annum

    City of London

    Permanent

    Kennedypearce are working with a large insurance firm who are looking for a Receptionist. This role is 5 days a week in the office, paying £35K and based in the City. Working hours being 8:30-5:30pm. The role of the Receptionist is to provide first-class customer service via the effective handling of all internal and external telephone calls and of visitors to the building as well as providing efficient support to the front of house team. This role will be expected to provide some administrative support. Main duties include Based on reception; to answer all internal and external telephone calls in an efficient and courteous manner. Meet and greet clients. Manage the meeting room diary. Respond to emails quickly and efficiently. Deal with collections and deliveries, and distribute as required. Arrange couriers and taxis. Assist with daily queries, both internal and external. Be able to help where and as needed with the Housekeeping and Facilities team. Maintain standards of all front-of-house and client-facing areas, ensuring meeting rooms are presentable immediately before and after meetings. Postal duties. Handling some invoicing/credit card purchases. Order stationery for the office. Work in an organised manner, keeping the work area tidy in line with the company written standards. This role requires candidates to be immaculately presented, to have excellent customer service skills and to work to very high standards within their remit. Manage overseas visitors log and subsequent reporting. Other ad hoc duties to support the office. Undertake a proactive role within the office to ensure the smooth running of that office and facilities within it. Skills First Class client facing skills. Ability to communicate with people at all levels confidently and professionally. Ability to resolve problems quickly, efficiently and in a calm manner. Being able to handle multi-tasking. Polite and articulate with a polished and professional approach. Enthusiastic and approachable. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational skills. Flexible to cover holiday, sickness absence as well as changing business requirements. Strong IT skills. Person specification Excellent spoken and written English. Good knowledge of Outlook / Knowledge of MS systems such as Excel - VLOOKUP and pivot tables Insurance knowledge highly desirable but not essential.

  • Banking Operations Officer

    £35000 - £40000 per annum + On site - Benefits + Bonus

    City of London

    Permanent

    This international bank based in London seek a Treasury back-office operations specialist to join their Banking Operations department The successful candidate will be responsible for Assisting Head of Operations in monitoring daily BAU activities Key Duties & Responsibilities Preparation of management information. EMIR AND MIFID II reporting. Treasury counterparty on-boarding and reviewing. Verification of Bank's Nostro reconciliation including treasury products. Review of department policy and procedure Troubleshooting of issues pertaining to treasury department Primary Bench strength to Head of Operations Secondary Bench strength for SCV data quality management and operations First contact point for SWIFT related queries and responsible in co-ordinating with SWIFT department for implementation of any SWIFT standards Preparation of half yearly REP017 and submitting the same to compliance department Co-ordination with outsourcing vendors. Any other task assigned by Head of Operations including projects. Essential Experience Sound knowledge of Backoffice operations, SWIFT and Treasury Knowledge of MS-Office 365 & Finacle, software skills. Degree qualified - Preferred

  • Head of Operations

    £140000 - £160000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    Prestigious International Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit a Head of Operations. Primary responsibility will be to provide effective management and control of end to end processing of all UK based Operations covering Loans Administration and Payments Services. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the team to ensure the efficient operation of all duties and tasks involving in those teams. As a senior member of the UK Operations Management Team, the Head of Operations is expected to actively contribute to function, branch and Group wide projects and initiatives. The role holder will be required to deputise for the UK Head of Operations on occasion. Main responsibilities of the Head of Operations will include; Responsible for ensuring that loan documentation, credit lines, fees and margins adhere to approved credit sanctions and that there are specific procedures in place to ensure that security and other required documentation are properly maintained and controlled. Periodically review policies, process maps, procedures to cover all core functions across the department. Ensure appropriate SLAs & TATs are established for all core processes Ensuring KRI's are established and reviewed within the Operational Risk & Control Framework. Ensure any services outsourced (either internally or externally) have proper agreements in place, plus effective monitoring and control. Monitoring: monitoring the performance of the team through the performance reporting system & KPIs and take corrective actions wherever necessary. Assessment: assessing the progress made by team members to ensure that they are all working towards achieving a common goal for the organisation. Consultation: giving suggestions and advising the UK Head of Operations for undertaking key changes in the planning of pivotal business strategies and decisions. Planning: Strategic planning to achieve the organization's objectives, as well as planning the activities of various departments and discusses them with the respective heads. Budget Development: overseeing the department budget by considering the short-term and long-term goals of the organisation. Execution: successfully executing various activities and strategies to meet the goals of the organization. Achieved via a result-oriented approach while implementing innovative ideas. Supporting Policies: develop, improve, and direct strategies to support and promote the policies and objectives of the organization. Process Management: mentoring of the inception and incubation of a best in class process, its enhancement and successful implementation. Focus on improving operational efficiency to show year on year improvement in cost, quality and customer service satisfaction. Ensure all incidents (e.g. operational losses, fraud, money laundering) are reported to the Operational Risk/MLRO and seek to mitigate the error, ensure they are satisfactory resolved. Review internal & external Audit reports, ensure follow up and resolution to issues highlighted. Preparation and checking of facility letters prior to issue and signing on behalf of the Bank as an authorised signatory. Checking of security documentation prior to loan drawdowns and follow-up to ensure completion of records. Monitor bilateral and syndicated loan transactions. Liaise with other departments, solicitors, valuers, insurance brokers, monitoring surveyors and customers as and when necessary. Review various reports in relation to Loans Administration duties e.g. outstanding insurance, annual credit reviews due, facilities due to mature etc. Monitor and review all property insurance records. Oversee the ongoing maintenance and the filing of all loan related correspondence. Monitor project developments. Monitor and update commitment fees and ensure entries are processed on a monthly and quarterly basis ensuring 100% accuracy at all times. Liaise with Treasury in London and Head Office for loan booking confirmations and rate advice as required Monitor workflow ensuring tasks are distributed evenly throughout the team guaranteeing all tasks are covered before deadlines Payment creation and authorisation via SWIFT Alliance and Intellect as required Monitor and chase outstanding Payment Queries and resolve issues in a timely manner Payment queries relating to Private Banking customers. Review Nostro and Vostro balances and Reconcile outstanding Nostro account items on a periodic basis. Liaise with the Global operations teams and Customer Services to solve Operational processing problems and identifies the need for escalation of issues. Proactively identify service issues with client facing impact and brings them to the attention of appropriate parties for resolution. Present information clearly and in an appropriate style, clarifying technical information in order that PB customers fully understand operational issues. Approve the daily Agency and clearing files, direct debits, standing orders and managers cheques Booking and maintain time deposits Any other duties as and when required To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills; Previous T24 operational experience - ESSENTIAL Extensive knowledge and experience of credit documentation and loan agreements gained in the London Market. Experience of supervising a Loans Administration and Payments team in a banking environment In depth knowledge of global Payments procedures and systems; knowledge of The Payment Services Directive and SEPA regulation's. In depth knowledge of SWIFT Alliance message formatting requirements. Experience in conducting Risk Assessments for a department Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Developed organisational and planning & time management skills. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Sound judgement, particularly in relation to identifying risks and problem resolution. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

  • Senior Internal Controls Analyst

    £60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus, pension, 2 days wfh and more.

    City of London

    Permanent

    Are you're a proactive individual with developed 'Internal Controls' experience, looking for your next interesting challenge? Do you want to work in a collaborative and dynamic team, within a leading global Fortune 500 Company? Our client, a specialist agricultural technology and investment partner, are currently expanding their Risk & Internal controls team and hiring a new Senior Internal Controls Analyst within their London branch. Offering up to £70,000 plus 3 days working from home, pension, insurance covers and an incredible office with perks such as on-site gym and swimming pool. You will have a unique chance to… Engage senior stakeholders including the internal audit team and liaise on key internal controls projects across the organisation. Support your Senior Manager with reporting, reviewing, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring that procedures are fit for purpose. Work within a 2nd line team which is responsible for advising the business on internal control guidelines and regulations such as ESG and SOX procedures. Ideally you will have or be… At least 5 years practical experience within an internal controls position, and solid analysis and problem-solving skills. Great communication skills and an ability to liaise with senior stakeholders across the business. Strong experience with internal controls regulations, reporting on key finding, reviewing internal procedures, and supporting with the annual review of the organisation. If this sounds like the right next step for you or someone in your network that you want to recommend, please apply today!

  • Trade Finance Officer

    £180 - £210 per day + Hybrid + Holiday

    City of London

    Temporary

    Trade Finance Officer Our client, an international bank based in London who offer Hybrid working currently seek a Trade Finance Officer on a rolling 3 month Temporary basis The successful Trade Finance candidate will have experience in L/Cs document checking, advising whilst also understands the full Documentary credit process. Good working knowledge of UCP600, URC522 and URDG758 as well as SWIFT payments is also essential BAU Responsibilities Processing MT700/MT710 amendments before uploading the L/Cs into the Banking system Presenting shipping documents completing Compliance by incorporating the details of carrier, agents, shipper and or manufacturers, vessels involved, trading parties, vessel registration countries or any other information found in the documents to be checked for compliance purposes. Complete KYC on buyer/sellers Prepare SWIFT L/C advising message as MT710 in swift Alliance2 where an L/C has to be advised through a correspondent bank. To handle the queries from L/C issuing banks/ advice through banks and or customers involved. On presentation of shipping documents, first check of shipping documents within the specified period allocated in UCP600. Notify discrepancies if any found to the presenters of the shipping documents well within the UCP 600 stipulated period Essential Experience Experience in L/Cs document checking, advising Uk based banking experience Good understanding of ISPB for the examination of documentary credits under UCP600 Available at short notice 1-2 weeks' notice