Group Accountant

  • Savant Recruitment
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Jul 06, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Group Accountant

Salary: Competitive + BenefitsReporting to: Group Head of Finance

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Group Accountant to join our growing finance team. Supporting a group of six companies across multiple accounting and ERP systems, this is a varied role combining financial accounting, management reporting, systems administration, and process improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working across both finance and operational systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the purchase and sales ledgers from end to end.
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple entities, currencies, and banking platforms.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and financial analysis.
  • Support cash flow forecasting and foreign currency requirements.
  • Process employee expenses and company credit cards.
  • Assist with year-end audits and regulatory reporting.
  • Support inventory management processes, including purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, and stock reconciliations.
  • Provide user support, troubleshooting, and administration across financial and operational systems.
  • Participate in ERP implementation, system integrations, testing, data validation, and process improvement projects.
  • Maintain accurate financial records, controls, and procedural documentation.
About You
  • Strong accounting knowledge with experience in management accounts preparation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is essential.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working with multiple systems and large data sets.
  • Able to manage priorities independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business.
  • Experience supporting finance system implementations, integration's, or process improvements is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Power BI or AI-enabled reporting tools would be advantageous.
What We Offer
  • A diverse and highly visible role with real ownership and responsibility.
  • Exposure to finance, systems, operations, and business transformation projects.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in upcoming ERP and systems migration initiatives.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development

If you're a motivated accountant who enjoys combining strong financial expertise with systems and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.