Group Financial Accountant
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Job Location:
Chesterfield - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 45000 - 47000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
c* 10% Bonus Private Healthcare Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
Location: Chesterfield area
The Smart First Step into Industry (That Keeps All Your Options Open)
If youre newly qualified ACA/ACCA (or close to qualifying) and wondering whats the right first move from practiceThis role is built exactly for that moment.
This is a perfectrole sat within Group Finance designed to give you a proper grounding strong technical exposure and the support needed to succeed in industry without throwing you in at the deep end or rushing progression before youre ready.
A Role With Real Examples of Progression - Not Promises
This organisation actively develops its finance team and progression is encouraged when individuals are ready and opportunities arise.
Two clear examples from within the current Group Finance team:
- The Group Financial Reporting Manager progressed internally from Senior Group Financial Accountant
- The Senior Group Financial Accountant progressed from Group Financial Accountant
In addition the wider finance function has seen individuals progress between Group Head Office and Regional finance roles over time as the business evolves.
This role is not sold as a guaranteed fast track - but it is positioned as a solid credible starting point that can lead to multiple pathways for strong performers.
Why This Is Such a Good First Move for ACA / ACCA Qualified Accountants
Locally this employer is regarded as one of the stronger environments for newly qualified accountants moving from practice into industry.
Youll benefit from:
- A supportive collaborative finance culture
- Structured exposure to Group reporting and statutory accounts
- Close working relationships with experienced senior finance professionals
- The time and space to transition from audit into industry properly
- The chance to build confidence and technical depth before stepping up
ACA/ACCA first-movers tend to do well here because the role is designed to teach you how a complex multi-entity business really works rather than rushing you toward a job title.
(That said strong technical accountants already in industry with Group or financial accounting experience are also encouraged to apply.)
A Role That Builds Long-Term Career Value
Sitting in Group Finance this role gives you exposure to the core financial engine of the business including:
- Group consolidation
- Statutory accounts preparation
- IFRS and technical accounting support
- External audit coordination
- Accounting for subsidiaries and joint ventures
- Review and analysis of regional submissions
- Strengthening controls and reporting consistency
This is exactly the kind of experience that:
- Strengthens your technical credibility
- Builds confidence beyond audit
- Enhances your CV for future internal or external moves
- Keeps future doors open across Group commercial or regional finance
You leave this role more capable more confident and even more employable than when you started.
Why This Company
This is a recognised employer brand within its sector operating in an environment known for:
- Technically interesting and complex reporting
- Long-term investment and scale
- The need for strong financial discipline and insight
- Career pathways that suit analytical ambitious accountants
Internal development is part of the culture - but grounded structured progression is valued over rushed promotions.
What You Gain (Beyond the Job Description)
- A structured bridge from practice to industry
- Development from an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager and Senior Group Accountant
- Exposure to senior finance leadership
- A genuinely supportive team environment
- Time to build breadth and depth before stepping up
- A role that keeps future options open internally or externally
Who This Role Is Right For
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualifying)
- Looking for a first or second move into industry
- Enjoys technical accounting analysis and structure
- Wants development and progression over time not overnight
- Values learning support and long-term career building
The Package
- c salary
- 10% discretionary bonus
- Private healthcare
- Buy / sell holiday scheme
- Pension and wider benefits
- Strong support and development environment
Interested
If youre looking for a high-quality entry-level Group Finance role that genuinely sets you up for the next phase of your career wed love to speak.
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