Company: CEDAR
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Cedar is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity for a Big 4 or Top 10 trained professional from a Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets background.
You'll join a collaborative, values driven finance team at the heart of the organisation's reporting and governance framework. The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression.
The Role
Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering high quality group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing and reviewing month-end and period-end reporting for central group entities* Supporting consolidation and group-level financial reporting processes* Acting as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams on technical reporting matters* Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs* Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous)* Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process* Contributing to technical accounting and strategic finance projects, including restructurings, policy development, and group reporting improvements
About You
This opportunity is tailored for bright, ambitious professionals currently operating within Big 4 or top-tier practice, from Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets teams, who are seeking their first or second move into industry.
You will bring:
* ACA qualification (or equivalent)* Training within Big 4 or a leading accountancy practice* Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets sector experience* Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders* A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment* Advanced Excel capability