Group Financial Reporting Accountant

The OpportunityOur client Stelrad Group Plc, a market-leading, multinational manufacturing business is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a high-impact role within a small, agile PLC head office, offering exceptional visibility and influence across an international group. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will own key elements of group consolidation, statutory reporting, and technical accounting.This position suits someone ambitious, proactive and technically strong who thrives in a fast-paced, high-challenge environment with broad exposure, senior stakeholder interaction and genuine scope to shape the role.Your Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead monthly group consolidation and preparation of Group management accounts (actuals and budget).
• Prepare annual budget consolidation and Group budget management accounts.
• Produce statutory accounts including PLC annual report, interim reporting and local statutory accounts; support the external audit.
• Deliver key monthly reporting including KPIs and covenant reporting.
• Maintain IFRS compliance and support technical accounting updates alongside the Group Finance Director.
• Partner with finance teams across European business units, building strong cross-border relationships.
• Support preparation of Audit & Risk Committee papers.
• Assist with corporation tax, transfer pricing and VAT review.
• Provide support to Group Treasury including payments, loan administration and cash management.
• Contribute to group-wide risk management and strategic/ad-hoc projects including investment and capital initiatives.
• Provide holiday/absence cover for Group Finance Director and Group Treasury & Financial Accountant when required.

You Will Be/Have:

• ACA (Big Four preferred) or ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting and IFRS expertise.
• Experience in group consolidation, audit of complex groups, or multi-entity financial reporting.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence operating in a complex, fast-moving PLC environment.
• A proactive, energetic self-starter demonstrating ownership, initiative and curiosity.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a small, high-visibility head office team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence interacting with senior stakeholders internationally.
• Achievement-oriented, commercially aware and adaptable, with a desire to broaden remit and add value beyond core reporting.

Benefits:

• c. £65,000 base salary depending on experience.
• c.10% Annual Bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Competitive pension.
• 25 days holiday.