Group Financial Accountant

As an industry leader, Euroforest is dedicated to providing the highest level of service for our clients across land-based industry in the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, sustainability and long-term partnerships.

We are looking for a full-time Group Financial Accountant based in Carlisle. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing success of a leading land-based business. It is ideal for someone looking to develop their expertise, broaden their experience in a multi-entity Group, and play a meaningful role in driving business performance.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the accuracy of financial information across the Group, delivering high-quality consolidated reporting and maintaining robust financial processes and controls. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing timely and accurate consolidated Group financial information
• Producing weekly flash reports for shareholders
• Reviewing all Group company balance sheets and reconciliations
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial accounting processes
• Reviewing cash flow forecasts across Group companies
• Documenting financial processes and procedures
• Collating and reviewing Group budgets and forecasts
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
• Supporting ad hoc projects as required

Full training and support will be provided to familiarise the successful candidate with our systems and procedures.

- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

- Strong technical accounting and consolidation skills

- Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail

- Confident communicator across both financial and non-financial teams

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

- Proficient in IT systems, including strong experience with the Office 365 suite

- Proficient in financial systems and Excel

- Experience improving processes and strengthening financial controls

- Comfortable working with auditors and supporting year-end processes

- Commercially aware with good business insight

- Full UK driving licence

- Annual leave increases with length of service

- Continuous Professional Development

- Cycle to work Scheme

- Long service awards

- Employee Discounts

- Life Assurance

- 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to quoting reference EFGFA/251119

Closing date for applications is: 15th December 2025.

Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.