Group Financial Accountant - High-Growth PE-Backed Business £60,000 -£65,000 10% Bonus Excellent Benefits Hybrid: 3 Days WFH | 1 Day Optional in Kings Cross | 1 Day in Luton I’m exclusively supporting a high-growth, international, multi-channel e-commerce business backed by a US Private Equity Firm, to hire a Group Financial Accountant. This isn’t your typical finance role. You’ll be right in the heart of the business - working on technical accounting, controls, systems, and processes that impact multiple entities across the group. The company is scaling fast, with international operations, and has just implemented NetSuite. The timing couldn’t be better - you’ll join at the beginning of a new financial year, right as the audit signs off and the new system goes live. Why this role stands out: Huge exposure across audit, technical accounting, controls, tax, and group consolidation Opportunity to own and lead the audit process from the business side (no sampling here) Strong learning curve across inter-company, transfer pricing, R&D, and stock accounting Be the go-to for goodwill, impairment, going concern models, and more Join a business where you’ll actually learn how everything works - not just sit in the corner with a spreadsheet Pet-friendly, vibrant culture with a "grab a beer" vibe and a team who works hard and supports each other Key Responsibilities: Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will: Lead the audit process and manage deliverables across the group Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (focusing on stock, goodwill, etc.) Support on group consolidation and statutory accounts Work on technical papers, including going concern, impairment, and accounting standards Collaborate with tax advisers on transfer pricing, R&D tax credits, and corporate tax Partner with teams across the business to understand how stock and systems flow before reconciliation Improve and embed financial controls, especially during the NetSuiteroll-out Who we’re looking for: ACA-qualified (or equivalent), either newly qualified or up to 2-5 years PQE Trained in practice, or in industry with strong audit exposure Strong grasp of technical accounting, control environments, and balance sheet ownership A self-starter with curiosity, pace, and the desire to understand how the whole business works Confident managing auditors, challenging stakeholders, and juggling multiple projects Ideally has experience with stock accounting, ERP implementations, or multi-entity businesses Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced, scale-up environment with big-company expectations What’s in it for you? £60,000 -£65,000 salary 10% annual bonus 8% pension match Private healthcare and life insurance Hybrid working - 3 days WFH, 1 day in Luton, and optional 1 day in Kings Cross Chance to bring your dog to work Potential to progress and manage in future. Join a culture that values people, growth, and genuinely cares about its team