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Group Accountant (12 Month FTC)

Cheltenham Temporary £36,000 - £43,000 per year View Job Description
Join a global finance team managing the accounts of multiple holding companies. You'll handle intercompany, FX, and cash pooling transactions in a flexible hybrid role.
  • Gain experience in group-level accounting for a global company.
  • Hybrid working and a secure 12-month fixed-term contract.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, globally operating organisation with a strong presence in the UK. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to financial excellence, they offer a supportive environment where finance professionals can thrive and grow. This role sits within their central finance function, supporting the accounting for multiple holding companies at group level.

Job Description

  • Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple holding companies.
  • Manage intercompany loan transactions, including repayments and interest.
  • Oversee accounting for dividend flows between group entities.
  • Collaborate with Group Treasury on cash pooling and FX-related transactions.
  • Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
  • Support the preparation of year-end financial statements (2025).
  • Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting queries.
  • Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit queries as needed.



The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should have:

  • AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with strong accounting fundamentals.
  • Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts.
  • Comfortable managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
  • Exposure to cash pooling and FX (foreign exchange) transactions.
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
  • Experience working in or with holding companies or group structures.
  • Proficient in accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Confident working independently and collaborating with wider teams.
  • Strong Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders.
  • Adaptable and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.



What's on Offer

  • 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Hybrid working model - minimum 1 day per week in the office.
  • Opportunity to work within a global finance team on high-impact projects.
  • Exposure to complex group-level accounting and treasury operations.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Chance to build experience in intercompany, FX, and cash pooling processes.
  • Modern office environment with flexibility and autonomy.
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate.



Don't miss out on this opportunity to join and make a significant impact. Apply now to progress your career in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry.

Contact
Harry Brooking
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6743522
Phone number
+44 117 906 5134

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Group Accounts
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cheltenham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Harry Brooking
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5134
Job reference
JN-052025-6743522