Senior Group Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

I'm currently supporting a global leader within the engineering sector, in the search for a Senior Group Accountant to join their growing Group Finance function.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a complex multinational consolidation process within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Lead the Group consolidation process and month-end close activities

✅ Review and oversee the work of the Group Accountant

✅ Own consolidation eliminations, intercompany balances and Group recharges

✅ Act as the Group SME for OneStream consolidation software

✅ Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Internal Audit and site finance teams globally

✅ Drive financial control improvements and process efficiencies

✅ Support investor reporting, lender reporting and external audit requirements

✅ Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP matters

About You:

✔ ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

✔ Strong technical accounting background

✔ Previous consolidation experience within industry or practice

✔ Experience with IFRS reporting

✔ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

✔ Comfortable operating within a complex international organisation

Desirable Experience:

⭐ OneStream or similar consolidation software

⭐ Private equity-backed businesses

⭐ UK GAAP and US GAAP exposure

⭐ Manufacturing, aerospace or engineering environments

Why my client?

Ranked among the UK's Best Manufacturing Companies Rapidly growing international business Global exposure and senior stakeholder engagement Genuine opportunity to influence process improvements and business performance Collaborative culture with significant career development opportunities

If you're a technically strong accountant looking to step into a high-profile Group Finance role with a world-class engineering business, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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