Are you an experienced Group Accountant, with a financial bias looking for your next interim challenge? Athwal Resourcing is recruiting exclusively for an ambitious and growing group of businesses seeking a hands-on Interim Group Accountant for a minimum 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the financial reporting for a well-established Group. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for complete financial control and reporting of the Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts for the businesses within the Group and driving operational excellence through strategic financial leadership. Key Responsibilities for Group Accountant: Financial Control: Fully responsible for controlling and reporting the businesses within the Group, ensuring robust and timely financial reporting. Management Reporting: Produce and review monthly accounts and ensure all day-to-day accounting is completed accurately, including balance sheet control accounts and Board management pack and report preparation. Statutory Reporting: Managing all year-end processes, including statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements for all businesses within the Group, Tax: Ensuring the timely submission of all tax returns, including VAT returns, and preparing corporation tax computations. Liaison with External Authorities: Acting as the key point of contact for external statutory auditors, corporation tax consultants, tax authorities and maintaining bank relationships. Budgeting: Leading the financial delivery of the Medium-Term Plan, budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring performance. Treasury: Development and management of the treasury function, including cash flow management. Business partnering with managers on commercial and financial matters, supporting strategic targets. Adhoc Projects Provide cover for other team members and support ad-hoc financial projects as required by the Finance Director or Executive team. Skills & Experience Required: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Proven experience in working within financial control functions. Expertise in financial modelling and advanced Excel proficiency. An audit background from the profession with VAT and Corporation Tax exposure would be advantageous. Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and knowledge of relevant IFRS standards. Ability to manage deadlines and provide high-level financial insights to stakeholders. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive and adaptable approach. In Return, the company will offer Competitve Rate: £325- £425 per day Hours: 35 hours, 7.5 hours Monday to Friday, 50:50 Hybrid working On-site parking Interested? please apply if you are a qualified finance professional available at short notice and ready to take on an exciting interim challenge