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Your new company

Join a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple business entities in the healthcare sector. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, this company offers a dynamic environment where finance professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact. As part of its strategic growth, the business is seeking a talented Group Financial Accountant to strengthen its finance function and support senior leadership.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of key financial processes and reporting across the group. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing income accounting and controls across all homes and funding streams

• Overseeing intercompany accounting, reconciliation, and settlement

• Analysing staff costs and preparing accruals

• Supporting internal reporting including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet

• Monitoring covenant compliance and advising on risk mitigation

• Liaising with auditors and overseeing statutory accounts preparation

• Managing corporation tax packs and company secretarial duties

• Leading VAT compliance and optimisation, including inspections

• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and project accounting for new builds

• Driving strategic projects such as acquisitions, system migrations, and process improvements

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence financial decision-making across the group.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience

• Proven experience in group financial accounting and reporting

• Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A proactive, organised, and enthusiastic approach to work

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team

• Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership

• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

• A supportive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement

What you need to do now

If you're a qualified accountant looking to make a real impact in a group-level finance role, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level.

Apply today and be part of a team that values expertise, initiative, and excellence.