🚀 Group Accountant

Overview

A leading listed global company operating in the defence and security sectors is seeking a talented and motivated qualified accountant to join them in a newly created role. With global operations, this organisation delivers cutting-edge technologies and services to customers in over 50 countries.

Group and Internal Audit Accountant – Southampton (Hybrid working available)

The Role

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with both the Group Finance and Internal Audit teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group management accounts and analyse results and forecasts
• Model risks to group profit and cash flow
• Support preparation of board-level financial presentations and accounting papers
• Review and challenge subsidiary budgets and strategic plans
• Assist with statutory reporting and annual disclosures
• Provide financial and operational support to business units
• Contribute to ERP system rollout and internal control documentation
• Conduct risk-based internal audits and follow up on recommendations
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior leadership

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong audit background (ideally top 10) and preferably experience in manufacturing or defence (either as part of audits or directly). You’ll be confident working independently and collaboratively, with excellent analytical and communication skills, acting as a business partner to a wide range of global contacts.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification with audit experience from a top tier practice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Some experience of Internal Audit is an advantage
• Experience/exposure to manufacturing / defence sectors preferred
• Comfortable presenting and communicating findings
• Willingness to travel quarterly to UK and global sites
• Experience dealing with PLC organisations preferred

Working Arrangements and Benefits

Hybrid working is supported, with three days on-site per week required. Career development is actively encouraged, with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The role offers up to 10% bonus, private medical, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking and shopping discounts.

Please note some UK and international travel will be required, and the successful candidate will need to undergo Security Clearance (BPSS as a minimum).

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Manufacturing