Group Accountant

A highly respected organisation based in Leeds is looking to strengthen its Group Accounting team with the addition of an ambitious and commercially minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Group Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of the wider group.

Reporting directly into the Financial Controller your role will include:

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Producing accurate and insightful management reporting.
• Delivering high-quality financial information to support strategic decision-making.
• Translating complex financial data into clear, meaningful reports for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Contributing to continuous improvements across systems, processes, and reporting.

This is more than just a reporting role - you'll be at the heart of group-level financial strategy, partnering with teams across the organisation and influencing key business decisions.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.
• Experienced in preparing statutory accounts.
• Confident communicating complex financial information clearly.
• Ideally familiar with US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Looking to move into industry from practice, or ready for your next step within group finance.

This organisation is known for investing in its people. As the business continues to grow - expanding product lines, revenue streams, and operational efficiencies - there will be genuine opportunities for progression and development.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Flexible working hours.
• A comprehensive and flexible benefits package.

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Ideal opportunity for any career minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified financial accountant/management accountant looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your impact visible across the wider business.

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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.