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Group Financial Accountant
- Posted 19 November 2025
- LocationWiltshire
- Discipline Business Transformation & Operations
- Reference7312
Job description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Group Accountant
LOCATION: Wiltshire (4 days a week on-site, 1 day remote)
SALARY: £70K
WAY OF WORKING: Full-Time / Permanent
THE BUSINESS:
Our client is a global organisation, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. As part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, they are focused on scaling their business while maintaining strong financial governance and compliance across all entities.
THE GROUP ACCOUNTANT OPPORTUNITY:
The Group Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial compliance with regulatory bodies, accounting standards, and dnata group policies. This position supports senior leadership by maintaining robust financial controls, delivering statutory reporting, and driving process improvements. The role is hands-on and strategic, contributing to the integrity of global financial reporting and enabling business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement financial governance policies and procedures across the group
• Lead the delivery of annual audits and statutory financial reporting for UK and global entities
• Coordinate financial compliance projects and drive continuous process improvements
• Prepare consolidated Group and UK financial statements, ensuring audit and disclosure compliance
• Assess financial risks and opportunities from business or regulatory changes, engaging external advisors as needed
• Maintain a best-practice three-statement reporting structure aligned with FP&A forecasting processes
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliation policies and reporting frameworks
• Manage provisions for financial risks and collaborate with stakeholders to assess exposure
• Support regulatory renewals including ABTA and CAA submissions
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with audit experience from a practice background
• Strong process-driven mindset with a focus on compliance and control
• Ability to challenge peers and senior stakeholders constructively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience implementing financial systems, controls, and process improvements
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Highly self-motivated and deadline-driven
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
BENEFITS
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance (after 3 months)
• Pension – employers 3%, employee 5%
• Annual discretionary company bonus
• Life assurance cover (3x salary)
If you are interested in the role, please send an application detailing proof of the above or contact Charlotte Berry in our office.
C4S Search connect talent with leading organisations and we are always keen to hear from those who work in the tech and finance industries.
JOB TITLE: Group Accountant
LOCATION: Wiltshire (4 days a week on-site, 1 day remote)
SALARY: £70K
WAY OF WORKING: Full-Time / Permanent
THE BUSINESS:
Our client is a global organisation, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. As part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, they are focused on scaling their business while maintaining strong financial governance and compliance across all entities.
THE GROUP ACCOUNTANT OPPORTUNITY:
The Group Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial compliance with regulatory bodies, accounting standards, and dnata group policies. This position supports senior leadership by maintaining robust financial controls, delivering statutory reporting, and driving process improvements. The role is hands-on and strategic, contributing to the integrity of global financial reporting and enabling business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement financial governance policies and procedures across the group
• Lead the delivery of annual audits and statutory financial reporting for UK and global entities
• Coordinate financial compliance projects and drive continuous process improvements
• Prepare consolidated Group and UK financial statements, ensuring audit and disclosure compliance
• Assess financial risks and opportunities from business or regulatory changes, engaging external advisors as needed
• Maintain a best-practice three-statement reporting structure aligned with FP&A forecasting processes
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliation policies and reporting frameworks
• Manage provisions for financial risks and collaborate with stakeholders to assess exposure
• Support regulatory renewals including ABTA and CAA submissions
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with audit experience from a practice background
• Strong process-driven mindset with a focus on compliance and control
• Ability to challenge peers and senior stakeholders constructively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience implementing financial systems, controls, and process improvements
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Highly self-motivated and deadline-driven
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
BENEFITS
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance (after 3 months)
• Pension – employers 3%, employee 5%
• Annual discretionary company bonus
• Life assurance cover (3x salary)
If you are interested in the role, please send an application detailing proof of the above or contact Charlotte Berry in our office.
C4S Search connect talent with leading organisations and we are always keen to hear from those who work in the tech and finance industries.
