Group Financial Reporting Accountant

Group Financial Reporting Accountant - Chorley

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.​ 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP​ and Mental health support & counselling services​ 
• Cycle to Work scheme​ 
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more​! 
• Life assurance cover​ 
• Long service recognition​ 
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Active local social committees​ 
• Regular social events​ 
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community​ 

About the role…

As Group Financial Reporting Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality statutory and management reporting while supporting the ongoing development of robust financial controls across the Group. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will contribute to accurate reporting, compliance, and insight to support effective decision‑making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to gain broad exposure within a fast‑paced, growing organisation. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to influence Group-wide reporting processes in a dynamic and evolving environment.

As a Group Financial Reporting Accountant you will…

• Prepare accurate annual statutory accounts for the Group and its subsidiaries, including supporting notes and working papers
• Manage the annual external audit process, ensuring compliance and effective liaison with auditors
• Support tax compliance across the Group, including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, PAYE, PSA and P11D submissions
• Partner with the Group Finance Manager to strengthen and standardise financial controls, processes and reporting across the Group
• Assist with monthly Group financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, consolidations, forecasting and treasury activities
• Support HMRC and Companies House filings and contribute to ad‑hoc projects and initiatives as required

About you…

You will be a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant, ideally trained within a practice environment, with strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a Group of companies and knowledge of corporation tax. You bring solid audit experience and a strong technical accounting skillset, with a deep understanding of accounting standards and robust financial controls.

You are a confident communicator with a positive, proactive mindset, able to take a structured and methodical approach to problem‑solving. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, you can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy. A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic, you are highly proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems, particularly Excel, and bring a genuine interest in business and finance.

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