Group Financial Accountant

Sumer

Group Financial Accountant at Sumer, supporting group financial processes and consolidation. Collaborating within finance team to deliver accurate financial reporting.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead group consolidation process
Prepare the Group's monthly consolidated management accounts, ensuring all consolidation adjustments are correctly applied
Preparation of key finance reports including group P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow statement.
Manage the Group recharge process, including the calculation, posting and allocation of shared costs, management fees and central overhead recharges across Group entities
Maintain and develop the Group recharge methodology in line with transfer pricing policies and Group accounting standards
Management of intercompany processes and reconciliations
Proactive resolution of intercompany reconciliation discrepancies, liaising with operational hub finance teams to investigate and clear outstanding items in a timely manner
Management of Group Holding company management accounts
Support the annual statutory accounts and tax processes including preparation of the stack entities and hub holding company statutory accounts
Liaise with external auditors during the year-end process, preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations and responses to audit queries
Provide technical expertise to operational finance teams where necessary.
Partner with finance leadership on continuous improvement of financial controls and processes
Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades, process automation and reporting enhancements
Provide ad hoc support on Group projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 2 years post qualified experience, preferably Big 4 trained
Strong technical knowledge of group consolidation and financial reporting
Demonstrable experience of intercompany reconciliation, Group recharges and consolidation processes
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a structured month-end close environment
Confident communicator who can work collaboratively across finance teams
Strong Excel skills with experience of consolidation software and ERP systems (Sage Intacct would be an advantage)
Experience of supporting at a senior level a group statutory audit process
Exposure to corporate tax is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.****Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

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Hard Skills & Tools

group consolidationfinancial reportingintercompany reconciliationGroup rechargesconsolidation processesstatutory accounts preparationtax processesExcelconsolidation softwareERP systems

Soft Skills

highly organisedattention to detailability to manage multiple deadlinesconfident communicatorcollaborative work

Certifications

ACAACCA