Group Accountant

The Group Accountant plays a key role in supporting on the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting across ITG’s global operations. This role is part of the team responsible for consolidating group financial results, managing statutory reporting requirements, and supporting senior leadership with insightful financial analysis.

 The Group Accountant is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Group Consolidation & Reporting:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Deliver to the reporting timetable and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Oversight and review of reporting of subsidiaries and holding companies.
• Support in the preparation of consolidated indirect cash flow reporting.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance and Controls:

• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts for all legal entities within the group.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and systems.
• Verification of financial consolidation tools.
• Develop and maintain robust documentation for reporting procedures and controls.
• Enhancement of balance sheet reconciliations.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on group reporting matters.
• Collaborate with finance teams across the business to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to finance teams on reporting standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic background.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a group finance function.
• Demonstrated experience in financial consolidations and reporting, with a thorough understanding of IFRS or relevant accounting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Proficient in the use of financial systems and consolidation tools, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of the organisation.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

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