Job Title: Group Financial Accountant

Location: London (4 days in the office)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits

Company: PE-backed, highly acquisitive Group (~£300m revenue)

Recruiter: Human Capital Partners

Overview

Human Capital Partners are partnering with a dynamic, private equity–backed, circa £300m revenue business headquartered in London to appoint a high-calibre Group Financial Accountant.

This is a key role within a fast-growing, highly acquisitive group, offering broad exposure across Group Reporting, M&A, Tax and Treasury, and extensive senior stakeholder interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Group Statutory Reporting & Consolidation
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for the Group and certain subsidiaries.
• Ownership of the monthly and year-end group consolidation processes.
• Ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and IFRS 16, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Preparation of technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for the audit.
• Technical Accounting & M&A Support
• Providing technical accounting advice on acquisitions to the M&A team, including accounting for business combinations, purchase price allocations and post-acquisition integration.
• Reviewing transaction structures for accounting implications and advising on optimal treatment.
• Supporting the assessment of new and existing accounting standards and their impact on the Group.
• Cross-functional Business Partnering
• Working closely with the Group Tax team on tax disclosures and group reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with Group Treasury on financing arrangements, covenant reporting and related disclosures.
• Building strong relationships with finance teams across the Group to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Audit & Controls
• Acting as a key point of contact for the external auditors, managing deliverables and resolving queries.
• Supporting continuous improvement of financial controls, group reporting processes and systems.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects, including system enhancements and process standardisation across the Group.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Audit-trained background from a reputable practice.
• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 18 months PQE.
• Strong, demonstrable knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS 16.
• Hands-on experience in:
• Statutory accounts preparation.
• Group consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
• Excellent technical accounting skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Desirable:

• Experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growth environment.
• Exposure to M&A, business combinations, or transaction-related reporting.
• Experience using consolidation/reporting tools and ERP systems.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity–backed business at a pivotal stage of its journey.
• Broad exposure across Group Reporting, M&A, Tax, Treasury and senior leadership.
• Clear progression opportunities within Group Finance or into commercial/transaction-focused roles.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment based in London.