Group Accountant

Company: Forge Talent
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Location: Ancoats
Job Description:

Forge Talent is exclusively partnering with a PE-backed, £70m+ group entering its next phase of growth through an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.

With multiple acquisitions already completed and further growth planned, the business is investing in its group finance function and looking to appoint a technically strong Group Accountant to support its continued expansion.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad role offering exposure to group reporting, acquisition accounting, cash flow, statutory reporting and senior stakeholder engagement.

The role will include:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts for head office entities and holding companies.
  • Supporting group consolidations, board packs, investor updates and lender reporting.
  • Assisting with acquisition accounting, completion accounts and acquired net asset calculations.
  • Managing intercompany reconciliations and reviewing financial submissions across multiple entities.
  • Maintaining the group’s rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and supporting banking and covenant reporting.
  • Supporting year-end audits, statutory accounts, VAT and corporation tax compliance.
  • Maintaining the group lease register and strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting.
  • Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO on ad hoc projects and wider finance initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and a good understanding of UK accounting standards.
  • Experience in group accounting or a multi-entity environment would be advantageous.
  • Someone organised, commercially aware and comfortable working to tight reporting deadlines.
  • A hands-on approach, with the confidence to challenge numbers, investigate discrepancies and build relationships across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, acquisitive group where you’ll gain genuine exposure to the full group finance picture, play a key role in improving reporting and controls, and develop alongside an ambitious leadership team.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026