Group Accountant

Location: London, Kings Cross - Hybrid 3 days in the office

Job Type: Full-time Salary: £60-65k About the Opportunity An established international travel and tourism business is seeking a talented Group Accountant to join its finance team. Operating across multiple international markets, the organisation is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation, where you will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes and supporting the continued development of the Group's finance function. The Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Accountant will be responsible for supporting the preparation of group financial accounts, consolidated reporting and statutory compliance across a complex international group of companies. Working closely with colleagues across finance and other business functions, you will help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain a robust control environment and support compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant local accounting requirements. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts and reporting for senior management, the Board and external stakeholders. Contribute to the delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. Work closely with Treasury to ensure the accurate recording, reconciliation and explanation of movements in investments and debt. Lead monthly balance sheet variance analysis and maintain ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations. Liaise with external auditors, coordinating information requests and ensuring supporting documentation is provided accurately and on time. Prepare technical accounting papers and memoranda in accordance with IFRS and applicable local accounting standards. Support ongoing compliance with external regulatory and statutory reporting requirements. Assist with the implementation and application of group transfer pricing policies, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment across IFRS and UK GAAP reporting. Maintain and enhance the Group's financial controls, reporting processes and accounting procedures. Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and support finance transformation initiatives. Provide additional support and undertake ad hoc projects as required by the Group Financial Controller. Skills and Experience the successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong technical accounting knowledge, including current IFRS reporting requirements. Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-country and multi-currency organisation. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to investigate financial variances and clearly explain movements. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with an understanding of complex financial systems and interconnected processes. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement and business transformation. The ability to collaborate effectively across finance teams and wider business functions. Confidence communicating complex accounting matters to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight reporting deadlines. Qualifications and Technical Knowledge Professionally qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Experience in audit, financial reporting and compliance. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to join an international business at an important stage of its development, contribute to meaningful improvements in financial reporting and controls, and work closely with senior finance stakeholders in a collaborative, evolving environment. Interested? If you have strong group reporting experience, excellent technical accounting skills and enjoy working in a changing international business, we would welcome a conversation.