Group Financial Accountant - 12 month FTC

We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive.

To do that, we’re mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.

Key Group is a dynamic and innovative brand within the financial services sector, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. Our mission is simple: To be the UK’s leading later life lending company.

We are currently seeking a Group Financial Accountant to cover maternity leave within our finance team. This pivotal role will work closely with both the Group Financial Controller and the Group Finance Manager. As part of a dedicated team of three, you will ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements for the group, as well as manage monthly reporting obligations to the board and banking partners. This high-profile position is ideal for individuals eager to enhance their financial expertise in a fast-paced, private equity-owned business. 

Key Accountabilities:

Year-end reporting

• Prepare the Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS and FRS 101, while supporting the year-end audit process.

• Facilitate the year-end close process in collaboration with the Group Finance Manager, including the posting of year-end journals.

Month end reporting

• Execute the preparation of various month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations, overseeing the month-end close process.

• Compile the monthly bank packs, detailing cash flow, profit and loss, balance sheet status, and covenant compliance.

Financial control responsibilities

• Approve the setup of new suppliers or modifications to existing supplier information in Workday, ensuring accuracy and verification.

• Authorise payments processed through Bankline by the finance team.

• Review and approve employee expense claims.

• Create purchase orders for services acquired by the finance team.

Manage and prepare various Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns for the group.

• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required to support the broader finance team.

Skills and experience we look for:

• Qualified accountant or near-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

• Demonstrated experience in month-end reporting, including journal preparation and robust balance sheet reconciliations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.

• Previous experience in preparing statutory accounts, interacting with auditors, and participating in year-end close processes is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Workday, TM1 or Caseware is a plus.

Personal Qualities:

• Highly engaged individual who wants to do a great job, advance their career,  and learn new things

• Strong attention to detail with a consistent ability to produce high-quality work.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines efficiently.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels and collaborate within a team.

• A passion for the technical aspects of accounting and a knack for navigating complex challenges.

• Proactive in using initiative, while also recognizing when to seek guidance.

Most of all we look for people who fit with our core values as a business:

Ambitious – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive – relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity – honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result.
Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops