# Group Financial Accountant [Reach](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/reach.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Accounting & Finance](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/accounting-finance.md) Reach is hiring a Group Financial Accountant in London. Posted 2026-07-03; applications close 2026-09-01. **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/reachplc/744000135729819 Posted 11d ago. ## Role details ## About Reach Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live — on their social feed, at their neighbourhood newsstand, or through their local community or the hot topic of the day. We’re home to more than 120 brands, from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles such as MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making an impact in the US like the Irish Star. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers worldwide, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love. Your story, with Reach. As a modern media organisation, we’re more than just news. We value a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities. We’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is an opportunity to learn. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow. ## Job Description ### Key Responsibilities - **Financial Reporting & Consolidation:** Support the month-end close, half-year, and year-end processes. Assist in preparing consolidated group financial statements and drafting subsidiary statutory accounts in line with GAAP/IFRS. - **Technical Accounting Ownership:** Lead on key accounting areas including revenue recognition, properties, provisions, and IFRS 16 leases. - **Controls & Governance:** Maintain robust internal controls and reconciliations (including intercompany balances). Gain exposure to UK Corporate Governance and UK SOX processes. - **Audit & Stakeholder Management:** Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, and prepare financial schedules for management accounts and the Annual Report. - **Business Partnering:** Work closely with local finance teams and management accountants to ensure consistent accounting policies across the Group, providing technical guidance where needed. ### Qualifications & Experience - **Fully Qualified:** ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) with 1–2 years of post-qualified experience. - **Core Accounting:** Strong background in preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting the month-end close process. - **Technical Exposure:** Practical experience with accounting policies and guidelines, and liaising directly with external auditors. ### Skills & Attributes - **Technical Expertise:** Robust knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and UK BEIS regulations. - **Analytical Mindset:** Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to dissect complex financial data and spot trends. - **Communication & Collaboration:** Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders. - **Organisation:** Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines. ## Additional Information **How we’ll look after you** We take good care of our people with a range of benefits, including: - 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day after three, five and ten years with the company. There is also a scheme to buy extra holiday. - An extra day of paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or heart. - Big moment day — an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you (e.g., marriage, moving house, or welcoming a new family member). - Bonus scheme — a stake in our success and a chance to increase annual earnings. - Company pension contributions matched up to 6% via salary sacrifice. - Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. - Healthcare cash plan for medical expenses and faster access to doctor’s appointments. - Car lease scheme to purchase a new electric or hybrid car through a leasing partner. - Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. - Discounts, including 15% off with Reach’s online marketplace, Yimbly. - Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology purchases. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every box, please apply anyway. We value potential, passion, and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and are dedicated to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all. ## Applying to this role This Group Financial Accountant role at Reach runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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