Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Accounting

Region:

South East

Location:

Windsor

Salary:

£56,500 to £56,500 per annum

Salary Description:

£56,500 Per Annum

Posted:

19/05/2026

Recruiter:

Salutem Care And Education

Job Ref:

3144 About The Company 📍 Windsor (Hybrid Working) 🕐 Full Time (40 hours per week) 🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays About Salutem Care & Education At Salutem, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life—regardless of background or ability. We provide high-quality care and education services across England and Wales, supporting children and adults with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. We are a fast-growing, acquisitive group with over 120 sites, and we're now looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our collaborative finance team in Windsor. About The Role Reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, you'll play a central role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the annual audit process, acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, including disclosures and supporting documentation
• Ensure strong financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance across the group
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Manage Capex reporting and the Fixed Asset Register
• Support month-end close processes, including journals and head office reporting
• Assist with the annual budgeting process
• Contribute to statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. ONS submissions)
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders, explaining financial information clearly
• Support ad-hoc reporting and projects as the business continues to grow About You We're looking for a motivated, detail-driven accountant with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. Key requirements:
• ACA or ACCA qualified (or newly qualified)
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong controls mindset
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs)
• Experience with Sage 200 (or similar) is desirable
• Experience in a multi-site or social care environment is advantageous
• Eligible to work in the UK and pass a DBS check

Our Core Values:

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Supportive:

Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️

Ambitious:

Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️

Loyal:

Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️

Unique:

Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️

Transparent:

Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️

Engaging:

Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️

Meaningful:

Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅

Emotional Support:

24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅

Medical Support:

Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅

Financial Support:

Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅

Physical Support:

Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.