Assistant Group Accountant

Job Description

The role of Assistant Group Accountant is an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a large, fast-paced and growing international business.

This position would particularly suit someone currently working within an accountancy practice who is looking to make their first move into industry. You'll gain exposure to group reporting, management accounts, financial analysis, statutory reporting and business improvement projects, while continuing your professional development.

Based within our Group Finance team, you'll support the production of accurate and timely financial information across a diverse portfolio of companies, working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

This is a full-time onsite position based at our Crewe office, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Your daily responsibilities will be...

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group entities, including insightful commentary and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated group reporting for a large multi-entity international group.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Support the production of monthly reporting packs, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Work closely with finance teams across the Group to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial information.
• Assist with year-end audits, statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Contribute to finance-related projects and business improvement activities.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues across the wider finance team, sharing knowledge and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, detail-oriented and eager to continue developing their accounting career.

You may currently be working within an accountancy practice in accounts preparation or audit and seeking your first move into industry, or already working within a finance team in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Ideally 2-4 years' experience gained within accountancy practice or a finance environment.
• Audit, accounts preparation or financial reporting experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn.
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of accountability.

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions. 

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within Radius, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package.  This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, Performance bonus (% dependent upon department), Enhanced Maternity pay, Cycle to work and Electric Car Scheme a whole host of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. 

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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Women-focused gym & female health events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.