Finance Manager – Group Accountant

Group Accountant
£55,000–£65,000 + bonus + benefits
Central London

A leading wealth and asset management group, headquartered in Central London, is seeking a newly qualified ACA accountant to join as a Group Accountant. This is a pivotal, hands-on role, supporting group and subsidiary reporting, statutory compliance, and process improvement at group level. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic, ambitious environment and be eager to drive their careers forward within the financial services sector.

The Role

• Lead statutory reporting and year-end audit processes across multiple UK subsidiaries and group entities
• Deliver FCA regulatory returns and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts, supporting board-level reporting.
• Drive business planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial insight for senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors and integrate new acquisitions into group reporting structures.
• Proactively identify process improvements within the finance function.

What they are looking for

• ACA qualified within past 1–2 years, trained in a top or mid-tier UK accounting firm.
• Experience with statutory accounts, group reporting, or audit — either in practice or industry.
• Advanced Excel and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Confident communicator and collaborator with strong organisational skills.
• Motivated, ambitious approach with ability to thrive under pressure.

Why Apply?

• £55,000–£65,000 salary, plus benefits package.
• Major brand name in London’s financial sector, with over £18bn AUM and ongoing growth.
• Real exposure to senior decision-makers and diverse finance projects.
• Fast-track career prospects for talented ACA accountants from practice.