Group Accountant

VNI Finance is delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of a high-growth international technology business to appoint a Group Accountant to their expanding finance team.

The business operates globally across the UK, Europe, APAC and North America and offers a modern, flexible and collaborative working environment.

Ideal for a qualified accountant looking to step into a varied role with strong exposure and progression potential within a scaling international business.

Role Overview

• Ownership of the financial records across Group entities
• Ensure Group accounting policies remain compliant with relevant GAAP standards
• Preparation and review of monthly P&L, balance sheet, consolidation and cash flow reconciliations to audit-ready standard
• Deliver detailed monthly analysis of actuals versus budget with clear commentary around key variances
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
• Business partner with stakeholders across the organisation, supporting operational and commercial decision making
• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial reporting packs for senior finance leadership
• Ownership of payroll across the Group, coordinating with local advisors to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Lead the fieldwork and financial preparation elements of the annual Group audit process
• Preparation and coordination of statutory accounts and annual reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare and submit VAT, corporate tax and other statutory filings, while liaising with overseas advisors where required
• Drive finance best practice, process improvements and continuous enhancement initiatives
• Support the Financial Controller and wider finance leadership team with ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives

Candidate Background

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a broad finance role covering reporting, reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong systems capability — Xero experience advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable analysing and reconciling large, complex and multi-currency data sets
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insight
• Strong organisational and time management skills within deadline-driven environments
• Naturally inquisitive with strong problem-solving capability
• Collaborative and hands-on approach with willingness to support across multiple areas
• Previous international or multi-entity exposure beneficial

Package

• Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the office
• Enhanced benefits package, including the ability to work overseas during the year

For more information, please get in touch with John Ramsay at VNI Finance-