Group Financial Accountant

Cedar is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity for a Big 4 or Top 10 trained professional from a Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets background.

You'll join a collaborative, values driven finance team at the heart of the organisation's reporting and governance framework. The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering high quality group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information.

• Preparing and reviewing month-end and period-end reporting for central group entities
• Supporting consolidation and group-level financial reporting processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams on technical reporting matters
• Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs
• Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous)
• Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process
• Contributing to technical accounting and strategic finance projects, including restructurings, policy development, and group reporting improvements

This opportunity is tailored for bright, ambitious professionals currently operating within Big 4 or top-tier practice, from Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets teams, who are seeking their first or second move into industry.

• ACA qualification (or equivalent)
• Training within Big 4 or a leading accountancy practice
• Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets sector experience
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Advanced Excel capability