Sharp Consultancy are working with a well-established and growing group headquartered in Rotherham, who are looking to appoint a Group Accountant to join their high-performing finance function.


This is an ideal opportunity for a first or second time mover from practice seeking exposure to group-level reporting, consolidation, and commercial insight.


The Role
As Group Accountant, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the financial management and reporting of multiple business units within the group. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will gain comprehensive exposure to consolidation, technical accounting, and business performance analysis.


Key responsibilities include:
*Preparation of monthly group consolidations and group financial reporting packs
*Supporting the production of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries
*Coordinating with external auditors during the year-end audit process
*Completing balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and ensuring strong financial controls across the group
*Assisting with budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning
*Providing detailed variance analysis, commentary, and insight to support senior leadership decisions
*Monitoring group cash flow and contributing to treasury management activities
*Supporting M&A integration, group-wide process improvements, and project-based initiatives
*Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and contributing to continuous technical development within the finance team


About You:
*We’re seeking someone who can grow into this broad, commercially focused role:
*Qualified ACA/ACCA – perfect for a mover from practice
*Strong technical grounding in accounting standards
*Confident communicator capable of working with stakeholders across multiple entities
*Analytical, proactive, and able to interpret and present financial information clearly
*Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a group environment


What’s on Offer:
*Competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000
*Exposure to complex group structures and senior leadership
*A clear progression pathway within a growing business
*Supportive team culture that encourages continuous learning
*Excellent opportunity to develop commercial and technical skillsets in your first move into industry


Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.