Group Accountant

Job title: Group Accountant

Company: Sharp Consultancy


Job description: Sharp Consultancy’s Salary Survey 2025/26: Resetting the Landscape: Strategic Shifts in Finance Recruitment​It would be remiss not to start by addressing the elephant in the room – 2024 was a challenging year.While there were many reasons for this and numerous industries were affected, recruitment likely bore the brunt of it, particularly in the 6 months post-election(s).Whilst key roles and critical hires remained unaffected, certain head counts and processes were scrutinised and investment paused with internal restructures and automation utilised to reduce costs, in some instances, at the expense of employees. We subsequently saw an increase in candidate activity, with the talent pool strengthening. As those pressures eased in Quarter 4, recruitment processes saw improvement and green shoots have emerged. Optimism is on the rise in key hiring processes, albeit with a caveat. The cloud of additional cost increases in April, which is still dissipating. The senior finance and C-Suite market remains relatively unaffected, both regarding opportunities and candidates, it is the levels below that we have seen more change. In the evolving landscape of working dynamics, the volume of hybrid working is gradually waning despite sustained interest from candidates, presenting fewer job opportunities. While the blend of office and remote work remains desirable, it is no longer the predominant factor, indicating a notable shift in priorities for clients and candidates’ acceptance alike. Conversations with candidates underscore a growing desire around the importance of having a supportive mentor or manager and many professionals are increasingly open to a full-time return to the office if it guarantees enhanced guidance and avenues for professional advancement. “The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region.”Throughout the professional practice market, some similar trends have been observed but there have been noticeable differences in the past year. Salaries across the range of candidates in professional practice, from AAT to fully Qualified (ACA/ACCA) individuals are still rising and those firm’s able to offer competitive salaries alongside stronger training contracts are beating out the competition in a candidate market with a growing focus on study support packages and career advancement opportunities for Part-Qualified candidates, indicating an increase in demand from employers and the volume of available job seekers. The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region, in what feels like the longest period of stability seen since Q4 2020 and we expect transactional finance salaries to remain stable throughout 2025/26, with anticipated salary increments to be moderate compared to the significant increases observed throughout the last 2 years. AI & Systems (process automation) continues to impact accountancy and finance, in particular, across larger functions but this has increased the need for wider interim support to assist with the transition and implementation especially with large, automated processes. Whilst 2025-26 will not be the same marketplace for recruitment as seen in previous years, there is certainly a growing level of optimism and whilst a more settled market may be seen as a negative in some areas, for those that have weathered the peaks and troughs over a longer period of time, it will feel very normal and a strong setting for both employees and employers to take advantage and thrive, with an increasing emphasis on growth and development.Download the full Salary Survey here!×Job details Posted 05 June 2025 Salary £55000 – £65000 LocationLeeds Job type Discipline ReferenceLFI410998ConsultantManaging ConsultantGroup AccountantJob description​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) to join a dynamic and fast-growing business in a key group finance role. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across multiple entities, producing consolidated financial reports, and supporting audit and technical accounting processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee group statutory reporting and regulatory compliance (IFRS/UK GAAP)Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and annual auditsProvide technical accounting guidance across the group (including IFRS16, IR35, tax)Support acquisition accounting and integration into group reportingMaintain robust internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvementIdeal Candidate:ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting expertiseExperience in a group reporting or audit environmentAdvanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detailStrong communication skills and a proactive, inquisitive mindsetCollaborative team player with the ambition to grow and make an impactIf you’re a commercially aware finance professional looking to join a progressive, values-driven organisation with high visibility to senior leadership, we’d love to hear from you.​​​​​​​​​Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.​Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.​Sign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourShare this jobSimilar JobsDarlingtonPermanent£55000 – £65000YorkPermanent£55000 – £65000HarrogatePermanent£45,000 – £50,000 Bonus, Free Parking, Hybrid working, HealthcareWakefieldPermanent£50,000 – £60,000 Bonus / 25 Days Holiday / Private Healthcare / Pension / WFH

Expected salary: £55000 – 65000 per year

Location: Darlington, County Durham

Job date: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:17:52 GMT

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