Senior Group Accountant
Astute Recruitment Limited · Stoke-on-Trent, England ·
Job Scope: We are seeking a Senior Group Accounting specialist to drive international (IFRS) group accounting, execute active month-end closing routines, and manage corporate tax coordination and transfer pricing matters.
This is a senior role requiring both tax oversight and hands-on operational accounting execution. Roles and
Responsibilities
Support IFRS closing activities with particular focus on consolidation, accounting, revenue recognition, and tax matters. Execute and manage comprehensive month-end and year-end closing activities. Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, local finance partners, and internal group stakeholders.
Support international sites with accounting and finance-related matters. Review intercompany transactions, reconciliations and related documentation from an accounting and tax perspective. Support AI-related development and implementation activities within the finance function where relevant to accounting, reporting, and data quality.
Review and validate material project accruals, provisions, manual journal entries, and foreign currency valuations. Required Qualifications and Aptitudes: Experience is key - skilled in accounting (IFRS) and Corporate Income Tax knowledge desirable.
Exposure to corporate tax matters and the ability to work with external tax advisors; transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, or group-related finance topics desirable. Structured, reliable, analytical, and hands-on working style.
Professional accounting qualification preferred but strong exposure to relevant experience is key. Reliable interface between accounting and corporate income tax matters. Knowledge of / exposure to international group accounting or international tax / accounting structures.
Interested in AI-supported finance tools, digital finance applications or finance data initiatives is a plus. Employee
benefits include
25 days holiday with option to purchase additional days Pension scheme Health scheme