Group Accountant Roles in Financial Services

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Group accounting roles in Financial Services offer ACA-qualified professionals the opportunity to work with complex financial structures, international reporting standards, and regulatory frameworks. These positions sit at the heart of financial control and transparency in global banks, insurers, and investment firms.

Key Insights

Financial institutions face increasing regulatory scrutiny and reporting demands, creating strong demand for technical accounting expertise. Group accounting functions are expanding as organisations prioritise transparency and control.

£55k–£70k

Typical salary for newly qualified group accountants in Financial Services firms.

High Demand

For professionals with strong technical knowledge of financial instruments and regulatory reporting.

Role Responsibilities

Group Accountants in Financial Services prepare consolidated financial statements, manage complex eliminations, support regulatory reporting, and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards.

They often interface with risk, treasury, and regulatory teams while supporting external audit processes and investor relations.

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Qualifications and Skills

For Financial Services group accounting roles, employers seek ACA-qualified professionals with:
  • Detailed IFRS knowledge, particularly standards related to financial instruments

  • Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks

  • Strong understanding of financial services products and structures

  • Advanced Excel and consolidation systems expertise

  • Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly

Where This Role Can Take You

Group accounting in Financial Services provides excellent foundations for progression to Financial Controller, Head of Technical Accounting, or Director of Financial Reporting. The technical depth and senior stakeholder exposure also create pathways to broader finance leadership or specialised roles in regulatory reporting.


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Group Accountant Roles in Industry & Commerce

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Group accountant and group reporting roles offer ACA-qualified professionals a chance to gain exposure to consolidated reporting, multi-entity structures, and senior-level stakeholder engagement. In Industry & Commerce, these roles are central to supporting growth, transparency, and financial control across varied sectors.

Key Insights

Mid-sized and listed businesses are increasing headcount in central finance teams and group reporting experience can often accelerate progression to other financial roles. ACA-qualified accountants are highly valued for their technical rigour in reporting functions.

£55k–£70k

Typical salary for newly qualified group accountants in London-based commercial organisations.

Role Responsibilities
Group Accountants consolidate financial results across multiple business units, prepare external financial statements, and ensure reporting compliance with IFRS or UK GAAP.

They often support statutory audits and contribute to investor and board-level reporting.

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Qualifications and Skills
For group accounting roles an ACA qualification is highly valued. Employers will also be looking for:
  • IFRS or UK GAAP expertise

  • Strong consolidation experience

  • Experience with investment tracking systems

  • Financial systems knowledge

  • Analytical and communication skills

Where This Role Can Take You
Group accounting is a key route to senior finance positions such as Group Financial Controller, Finance Director or Head of External Reporting. These roles also build strong foundations for future CFO opportunities.


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Financial Accountant Roles
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Financial accounting roles, including Group Accountants and Financial Reporting Accountants, are a key entry point for ACA-qualified professionals moving into Financial Services.

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