Group Accountant

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Group Accountant to join our growing Finance team based in Ross-on-Wye.   This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join the business during a significant period of growth and development. Following a review of the Finance function, the business is investing in building a centralised Finance team that can support the future needs of the Group.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, CFO and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial controls and helping to develop a high-performing finance function.

This role offers excellent exposure across a diverse group of businesses and would suit someone looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional management accounting into treasury, consolidations, business partnering and finance transformation activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts for Group holding companies and support financial reporting across operational entities. 
• Consolidate monthly financial results across the Group, providing analysis and commentary for senior leadership and Board reporting. 
• Support Group treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships and foreign currency requirements. 
• Manage intercompany balances, reconciliations and investigations. 
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support budget monitoring throughout the year. 
• Manage Group insurance arrangements, ensuring appropriate cover is maintained across all business areas. 
• Support year-end audit activities, financial consolidations and statutory reporting requirements. 
• Support the ongoing development and centralisation of the Finance function, helping to improve processes, controls and reporting capabilities. 
• Work closely with operational teams and budget holders to improve financial understanding and performance management. 
• Contribute to finance improvement projects, systems enhancements and wider business change initiatives.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who can manage multiple priorities, build strong working relationships and provide accurate financial insight to support business growth.

Essential

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet accounting and taxation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong systems proficiency.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of Group consolidations.
• Treasury and cashflow management experience.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Knowledge of management charges and transfer pricing.
• Experience managing corporate insurance programmes.
• Experience liaising with banking partners and understanding banking facilities.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, private-equity-backed business. You will have the opportunity to lead a significant period of organisational development, build a best-in-class Finance function and play a key role in supporting the Group's continued growth and investment plans.

In return, we offer:

• Salary: c£50,000
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary), and sick pay
• Health cash plan and medical cashback scheme
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes
• High street discounts and long service awards

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. We provide a one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services across six specialist service areas: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal and geo-environmental services. 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by dedicated Mental Health First Aiders, ongoing development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

Please note: Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application