Group Financial Controller

CompanyAccu

LocationHolmfirth, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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Description

Want to be part of something bigger? If you’re ambitious, love the new, then we’re just for you. We service more than 70% of the top 100 global manufacturers. We're on a mission to be the most loved component buying experience that's ever existed. Want to join our mission?

Who Are Accu? Watch our intro video to see why this is the company you want to join.

We're the new kind of component company.

We’re here for the engineers, the innovators, the designers and the pioneers who are driving change. We blend cutting-edge technology with passionate people to deliver an award-winning experience to customers all over the globe.

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We have an “Excellent” TrustPilot rating and an overall “5 Star” rating on Google. We truly are nuts about offering the best experience to all our customers.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly capable and focused Group Financial Controller to lead and oversee the finance function across a growing group of B2B components wholesale and retail businesses. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for group financial control, statutory compliance, consolidated reporting, and the development of scalable finance processes to support continued growth.

The Responsibilities

The role will suit an experienced finance professional who is comfortable operating across multiple legal entities, trading channels, and high-volume, stock-intensive environments.

Group Financial Control & Reporting

Ownership of the group monthly close, consolidated management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting
Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all group entities and consolidated group accounts
Ensure strong financial controls, consistent accounting policies, and governance across all entities

Technical Accounting & Compliance

Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102, VAT, Corporation Tax, and other statutory requirements
Oversee group VAT returns, including partial exemption, intercompany trading, and cross-entity transactions
Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations
Support tax planning in conjunction with external advisers

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance

Lead group budgeting and rolling forecast processes
Provide detailed financial analysis by entity and channel.

Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Stock

Group-wide cash flow forecasting and treasury management
Optimise working capital, with particular focus on stock valuation, stock turn, and supplier terms
Oversee credit control policies and customer payment performance across the group

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor the group finance team, including entity-level finance managers and transactional teams
Set clear standards, processes, and reporting frameworks across the group
Act as a key point of escalation for complex accounting or commercial matter

Systems, Controls & Change

Support CFO with development of group finance systems, including ERP and consolidation tools
Drive standardisation, automation, and process improvement across entities

Commercial & Strategic Support

Partner with senior leadership, sales, purchasing, and operations teams

Support pricing strategies, margin improvement, and supplier negotiations

Evaluate investment cases, acquisitions, and growth initiatives

Essential

THE SKILLS

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) 5 years PQE
Experience in a Group Financial Controller or senior group finance role
Strong background in wholesale, distribution, retail, or B2B trading environments
Proven experience producing consolidated group accounts
Excellent technical accounting and financial control expertise
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Experience in components, technical products, or high-SKU environments
Experience in process improvements to support business growth
Experience implementing or upgrading ERP or group reporting systems

Personal Attributes

Highly organised, detail-driven, and technically strong
Commercially aware with the confidence to challenge and influence
Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels

Proactive, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-moving group environment

The Team And What We Offer

We’ve created a self-directing workplace that cultivates a culture of inclusion and belonging, whilst allowing everyone to grow. We have built a close-knit team with an extremely low employee turnover rate, here’s a few things you can look forward to:

Competitive salary with a transparent pay structure.
Opportunity for progression at a high growth company.
4 day working week.
Remote and flexible working.
6 weeks paid annual leave. Earn up to 7 weeks through our length of service bonus.
Up to 6 months paid maternity leave and 1 month paid paternity leave.
Pension scheme.
Octopus Electric Dreams salary sacrifice EV scheme
Accu Academy - a fund to grow our employees' skills.
Bean to cup coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruit in the office.
Sports and Social activities; including escape rooms, go-karting, food, drink and much more.
Cycle to work scheme.
£300 birthday bonus.

We welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces community applicants, who meet the minimum criteria for the role, will be guaranteed an interview. However, please note that this does not guarantee a job offer.

If you’d like to join us on our mission to build a better tomorrow, apply and take the next step today to help us build tomorrow.

Salary

£65,000

Location

Accu HQ, Hope Bank Works, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, HD9 6PT.

Job Type

Full time, Permanent

Working Days/Hours

4-Day Week, 34Hrs, Monday to Friday (8:30-5:30)