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 liferegardless 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:

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.