Group Financial Accountant Ashford, Site based Circa £71k + Bonus Are you a technically strong, detail-driven Group Financial Accountant looking for your next challenge? Join a reputable national brand known for its innovation, impressive growth, and award-winning services. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in a highly respected finance team within a business celebrated for its success and forward-thinking approach. Why This Role: You''ll be joining a dynamic multi-divisional organisation where technical excellence, accuracy, and commercial awareness are truly valued. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on group-wide reporting, tax compliance, and statutory outputs. If you''re pragmatic, astute, and ready to take ownership of key financial processes, this opportunity offers the scope and visibility to elevate your career. What You''ll Be Doing: As Group Financial Accountant, you will be central to the organisation''s statutory and tax compliance operations. Your role will include: Financial Reporting and Audit Preparing high-quality Group financial statementsSupporting and coordinating the external audit processProviding accurate and timely financial information to auditors and stakeholders Tax Compliance and VAT Owning VAT and Corporation Tax compliance across UK and relevant EU jurisdictionsPreparing and submitting UK and EU VAT returnsWorking closely wi