Our client is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join our Group Finance team. The role will play a key part in maintaining and strengthening the compliance, governance and financial control framework. Client Details Our client is based in Bath and are currently looking to hire into their Group Finance function, focusing on delivering high-quality financial management and compliance within the accounting and finance department. Description The Group Financial Accountant will be responsible for; Assist in the preparation of half yearly Group consolidations for statutory purposesSupport subsidiary entity finance teams with monthly and annual reporting requirements and areas of accounting focusObtain and review monthly reporting packages, reviewing key accounts (e.g. AR, AP, VAT, inter-company)Provide oversight, challenge and support to finance teams across multiple locationsDevelopment of local finance functions in relation to IFRS reporting to enable IFRS accounting locallyEnsure all intercompany eliminations on consolidation are managed monthly and any corrections at entity level are performedPreparation of technical accounting papers, policy applications, complex IFRS topicsAct as key Group contact for external auditors, manage audit queries, coordinate subsidiary audit processesWork collaboratively with our ESG team to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving sustainability and reporting requirements, while actively contributing to the development of ..... full job details .....