Mintel

Subscription-based market intelligence and research provider

Group Accounting Manager

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent accountancy qualification is required.
Five or more years of relevant post-qualification experience is ideally desired.
Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 is required.
Significant Group consolidation experience within an international, multi-entity organisation is required.
Experience preparing or reviewing Group statutory financial statements is required.
Strong experience managing external audits, deliverables, and timetables is required.
Ability to research complex accounting issues and document technical judgements clearly is required.
A strong understanding of intercompany accounting, foreign currency, and balance-sheet accounting is required.
Hands-on ERP experience is required.
Organisation and attention to detail are required.
Ability to provide direction and constructively challenge senior Finance colleagues is required.
Experience managing, supervising, or reviewing the work of other accountants is required.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end Group consolidation process.
Review consolidated results, Group accounting entries, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency accounting.
Lead the preparation of Group statutory financial statements.
Set Group reporting standards, formats, timetables, and submission deadlines.
Review regional submissions and challenge unusual or insufficiently supported accounting treatments.
Provide technical guidance on complex matters under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
Maintain Group accounting policies and ensure their consistent application.
Research and document significant accounting judgements.
Lead day-to-day management of the external audit and coordinate regional deliverables.
Support the accounting assessment of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and other significant transactions.
Manage, coach, and develop the Group Financial Accountant.
Build effective relationships with Regional Financial Controllers, external auditors, and the wider Finance leadership team.

Desired Qualifications

NetSuite experience is particularly advantageous.
Knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in a business with significant US operations.
Big Four or other major accounting firm experience.
Experience of acquisitions, disposals, purchase price allocations, or other complex corporate transactions.
Experience working in a multinational, multi-currency Group.

We’re looking for a technically strong Group Accounting Manager to take ownership of the accuracy, integrity and technical quality of our Group financial accounting and reporting.

Working across an international, multi-entity business, you’ll lead the Group consolidation and statutory reporting processes, maintain accounting policies, coordinate the external audit and help ensure consistent reporting standards across APAC, EMEA and AMER.

This is a hands-on technical accounting position. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, improving reporting quality and setting clear standards across regional Finance teams. It is not an FP&A, commercial finance or business-partnering role.

What you’ll be responsible for

Owning the monthly, quarterly and year-end Group consolidation process
Reviewing consolidated results, Group accounting entries, intercompany eliminations and foreign currency accounting
Leading the preparation of Group statutory financial statements
Setting Group reporting standards, formats, timetables and submission deadlines
Reviewing regional submissions and challenging unusual or insufficiently supported accounting treatments
Providing technical guidance on complex matters under UK GAAP and FRS 102
Maintaining Group accounting policies and ensuring their consistent application
Researching and documenting significant accounting judgements
Leading the day-to-day management of the external audit and coordinating regional deliverables
Supporting the accounting assessment of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other significant transactions
Managing, coaching and developing the Group Financial Accountant
Building effective relationships with Regional Financial Controllers, external auditors and the wider Finance leadership team

What we’re looking for

ACA, ACCA or an equivalent accountancy qualification
Ideally five or more years of relevant post-qualification experience
Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
Significant Group consolidation experience within an international, multi-entity organisation
Experience preparing or reviewing Group statutory financial statements
Strong experience managing external audits, deliverables and timetables
The ability to research complex accounting issues and document technical judgements clearly
A strong understanding of intercompany accounting, foreign currency and balance-sheet accounting
Hands-on ERP experience, with NetSuite particularly advantageous
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
A confident communication style, with the ability to provide direction and constructively challenge senior Finance colleagues
Experience managing, supervising or reviewing the work of other accountants

It would be an advantage if you also have

Knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in a business with significant US operations
Big Four or other major accounting firm experience
Experience of acquisitions, disposals, purchase price allocations or other complex corporate transactions
Experience working in a multinational, multi-currency Group

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical Group accounting processes and shape the quality and consistency of financial reporting across an international organisation. You’ll work closely with senior Finance leaders, regional teams and professional advisers, while developing a direct report and driving meaningful improvements to accounting and control processes.

Interested? Apply through LinkedIn or contact us to learn more.

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About the Company

Mintel

Subscription-based market intelligence and research provider

Mintel provides market intelligence and consumer research through a subscription-based model. It offers Mintel Reports for in-depth market analysis, the Global New Products Database (GNPD) that tracks new product launches in consumer packaged goods worldwide, and Mintel Trends that analyzes social, economic, and cultural shifts to forecast future consumer behavior. Clients access a comprehensive database and expert analyses to support decision-making across industries like food and drink, beauty, and financial services. Unlike some competitors, Mintel combines extensive ongoing data tracking with industry expertise and trend forecasting, all via a subscription, helping firms make informed product, marketing, and strategy choices.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1972

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