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Group Accountant

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ 22 - 24 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Woking, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Surrey, who are seeking a Group Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this role will focus on consolidating and analysing financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with group standards, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Job Title:          Group Accountant

Job Type:          6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location:         Woking, Surrey

Salary:               £45,000 per annum

Reference no: 16043

Group Accountant – About The Role

Assisting with the month-end close process, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP and stock accounting, and production-related entries
	
Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts for assigned entities
	
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
	
Consolidating monthly financial results and delivering variance analysis against budget and forecast
	
Providing clear, insight-driven commentary on performance, trends, risks, and opportunities
	
Supporting operational efficiency improvements and cost control initiatives through detailed analysis
	
Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant local GAAPs
	
Overseeing accurate and consistent intercompany accounting processes
	
Acting as a Finance Business Partner to assigned departments and reviewing performance with budget holders

The Ideal Group Accountant will have:

Strong experience in stock, WIP, and manufacturing accounting
	
Proven track record in multi-entity consolidations
	
Experience working with complex, unclear data sets, backlogs, and process gaps
	
Ability to quickly stabilise and improve financial processes
	
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
	
Experience working with ERP systems, particularly in change or transformation environments
	
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver impact quickly
	
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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