Group Financial Accountant Permanent NEW

Cedar is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity for a Big 4 or Top 10 trained professional from a Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets background.

You’ll join a collaborative, values driven finance team at the heart of the organisation’s reporting and governance framework. The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression.

The Role

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering high quality group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information.

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparing and reviewing month-end and period-end reporting for central group entities
* Supporting consolidation and group-level financial reporting processes
* Acting as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams on technical reporting matters
* Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs
* Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous)
* Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process
* Contributing to technical accounting and strategic finance projects, including restructurings, policy development, and group reporting improvements

About You

This opportunity is tailored for bright, ambitious professionals currently operating within Big 4 or top-tier practice, from Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets teams, who are seeking their first or second move into industry.

You will bring:

* ACA qualification (or equivalent)
* Training within Big 4 or a leading accountancy practice
* Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets sector experience
* Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
* A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment
* Advanced Excel capability

Tagged as: Group Reporting, IRFS