What we ’ r e looking for

We are seeking a Group Business Accountant to support accounting activities across the Group ’ s accounting functions.

The role will require solid experience in statutory reporting, intercompany processes, and multi-entity accounting across international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering accurate management reporting with insightful analysis. They should demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, global environment.

This individual will work within the Group Finance team and report to the [TBD]. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective cross-functional coordination, and a solid working knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of Statutory accounts for TEG entities across the group, including but not limited to UK, Europe, Asia and India.




- Assist with preparation of Interim and Annual Reports for shareholders.
- Ownership of the InterCompany process to ensure invoicing, remittances and reconciliations are timely and accurate.
- Close engagement with auditors to ensure timely completion of audit, including timely closure of queries and provision of all supporting documentation.
- Oversee legal and statutory compliance for the local entities in the UK, Europe and India, ensuring adherence to local regulatory and reporting requirements, including online submissions on regulatory portals.
- Preparation and ownership of internal management accounts for key Group functions covering variance analysis to budget, forecast and prior year alongside commentaries, including regular accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Continuously review the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and reporting function and implement simplification initiatives.
- Update and maintain monthly exchange rates

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