Job Description
Group Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Kingsway UK
Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / year
Corston is a fast-growing, design-led business with operations across the UK, Europe and the US. As we continue to expand internationally, we're investing in our Finance team to ensure we have the systems, controls and insights needed to support the next phase of our growth.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Group Financial Accountant to join our Group Finance team.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting the Group's month-end close process. Working closely with finance teams across our international operations, you will help maintain strong financial controls, support business growth and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.
This is a broad and varied role offering exposure to group reporting, international operations, statutory accounts, tax, audit and financial controls. It presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-growing international organisation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly Group consolidated management accounts across multiple legal entities and currencies.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving significant or unusual movements.
- Prepare and maintain the Group chart of accounts.
- Support the preparation of Board and Executive financial reporting packs.
- Ensure strong financial controls are maintained across the Group and support continuous improvements to financial processes.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts for UK entities and coordinate overseas statutory reporting requirements.
- Support the annual external audit by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
- Monitor compliance with Group accounting policies, UK GAAP, IFRS and internal control frameworks.
- Assist local tax advisers with the preparation of corporate tax returns.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Maintain finance process documentation and accounting policies.
- Partner with finance teams across international operations to resolve technical accounting matters and improve reporting processes.
- Support the establishment of new legal entities, working with local advisers to facilitate international showroom openings and business expansion.
- Assist with the integration of new entities into the Group's financial reporting framework.
- Contribute to international finance projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with significant relevant experience).
- Experience in Group Finance, Financial Accounting, Audit or Financial Consolidation.
- Experience working within a multi-entity organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across finance and operational teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience within an international or multinational business.
- Exposure to foreign currency accounting and international statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting business acquisitions, entity integrations or international expansion.
- NetSuite ERP experience.
- Experience within a retail, e-commerce or consumer products environment.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary (£50,000 - £55,000 DOE)
- Annual company bonus
- Annual salary review
- Company pension scheme
- 4x salary Death in Service benefit
- Free onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Exposure to international finance and group reporting within a rapidly growing business
This is a full-time, office-based role located at our headquarters in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
We place a strong emphasis on collaboration and enjoy working closely together as a team. As such, this role is based in the office five days per week, providing regular interaction with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
Please note that our office is located just outside Malmesbury and is not accessible via public transport, so applicants will need access to their own transport.
Corston is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.
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