Job Detail

Group Financial Accountant

• Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
• Deadline: 2026-03-28 12:03
• Carlisle, Cumbria

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who thrives in a role with variety, responsibility, and Group-level influence? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites throughout the UK — a business recognised for its strong values, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information across the Group, producing high-quality consolidated reporting, and supporting the ongoing development of financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

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Prepare accurate, timely consolidated Group financial information

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Produce weekly flash reporting for shareholders

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Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations across all Group entities

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Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls

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Review and challenge cash flow forecasts prepared across the business

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Maintain and document robust financial procedures

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Collate and support Group budgeting and forecasting cycles

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Act as a main point of contact for external auditors

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Support a range of ad hoc projects and business initiatives

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Adhere to internal HSE procedures and reporting requirements

About You

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Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

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Strong technical accounting skills, ideally with group or multi-entity experience

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High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset

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Confident communicator able to collaborate across multiple departments and locations

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Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

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Comfortable supporting process improvement and change projects

What’s in It for You?

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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40-hour working week with consistent daytime hours

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20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service

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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions after 12 months

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Access to electric vehicle charging points (subject to availability)

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A range of additional employee benefits, including:

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Continuous Professional Development

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Cycle to Work Scheme

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Long Service Awards

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Employee Discounts

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Life Assurance

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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

If you're a motivated Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can add value, shape processes, and work across a supportive Group environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential conversation