Group Accounting Manager (Qualified)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Accounting
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SKILLS

IFRS GAAP Group reporting Statutory accounts External audits Accounting policies Financial reporting Bank covenants

FULL DESCRIPTION

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Accounting Manager to work within a new established Operator business and be involved in developing policy and procedure, and come in with fresh ideas. A staff role with 38 days holiday per annum and 3/2 hybrid working and car parking. It would suit candidates who are currently working in a Team Lead/Senior Accountant within an Operator business or who have perhaps 10 years experience within the "Big 4" but have a preference to move over into Industry. The Group Accounting Lead is responsible for providing technical accounting leadership across the Group.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Act as the Group’s focal point for accounting policy, technical accounting advice, and interpretation of accounting standards
  • Ensure delivery of shareholder reporting requirements and related disclosur
  • Support the monitoring and compliance with bank covenant requirements
  • Lead the delivery of Group statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
  • Support and coordinate external audits, acting as a key point of contact for auditors
  • Draft, maintain, and update Group accounting policies and internal accounting papers
  • Provide technical support to finance teams across the Group on complex or judgmental accounting matters
  • Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all Group entities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and controls

What we are looking for:

  • Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or relevant local GAAP)
  • Proven experience in Group reporting and statutory accounts preparation
  • Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
  • Exposure to bank covenants, financing arrangements, or shareholder reporting
  • Experience drafting accounting policies and technical papers
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