Group Financial Accountant – Basingstoke and Hybrid working
c£45,000 + benefits
Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be partnering with a well-established group of companies to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This is a pivotal role within the finance function, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, and offering exposure across group financial reporting, statutory accounts, and management accounts.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys working autonomously, values accuracy and attention to detail, and wants to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across a growing group of companies.
The Role
As Group Financial Accountant, you will manage and consolidate the financial reporting of the group, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS). Key responsibilities include:
- Assist the Group Financial Controller with the consolidation of annual statutory accounts, including intercompany eliminations, adjustments, and supporting schedules
- Ensure accounting policies are applied correctly and in line with UK GAAP, monitoring and implementing changes as required
- Support external audits and respond to audit queries
- Prepare statutory accounts for non-audit trading companies and ensure dormant accounts are filed on time
- Assist in calculations for business combinations and goodwill on acquisitions
- Produce monthly management accounts for the holding companies and support reporting for trading entities
- Maintain up-to-date intercompany schedules and resolve discrepancies
- Support ad-hoc tasks, including system development and process improvements
About You
This role would suit someone who:
- Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Has experience preparing statutory accounts and group consolidations
- Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Has excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Is IT literate and confident using accounting systems
- Can work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
- Is adaptable and open to change
- Holds a UK driving licence (for occasional travel)
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of c£45,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working with flexibility (minimum 2 days per week onsite in Basingstoke)
- Exposure to group-level accounting, statutory reporting, and management accounts
- Opportunity to work closely with senior finance stakeholders and influence key business decisions
- Supportive, collaborative culture with focus on development and progression
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial impact across a growing group, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Apply now or contact michelle.green@vrpartners.co.uk for a confidential discussion.