Group Reporting Accountant

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Role</strong></h1> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are seeking a dedicated Group Reporting Accountant to join our dynamic S4 - Group Reporting team based in London. This role is essential for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of our financial results, covering everything from the meticulous monthly close and intercompany eliminations to the preparation of our half-year and year-end external financial statements. If you thrive on technical accounting challenges, enjoy collaborating with global teams, and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial integrity and reporting efficiency.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <h4 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Month-End Close Process</h4> <ul> <li>Supporting the monthly close process to ensure timely and efficient reporting, including review of divisional TB submissions and cash flows within the consolidation system.</li> <li>Assisting with the intercompany reconciliation and elimination process.</li> <li>Collaborating with finance teams to ensure financial reporting requirements are met.</li> <li>Providing technical accounting support to finance teams on complex accounting topics.</li> </ul> <h4 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">External Reporting Process</h4> <ul> <li>Supporting the year end and half year external reporting process.</li> <li>Preparation of financial statement sections, including review of submissions from global finance teams.</li> </ul> <h4>Other Objectives</h4> <ul> <li>Support one-off projects, e.g., systems (ERP/reporting tools) implementation or upgrades.</li> <li>Continuously improving reporting outputs, processes, and systems.</li> <li>Manage and build relationships with internal stakeholders and teams and external auditors.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>About You</strong></h2> <h3><strong>The essentials:</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 [&quot;bullet_list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{}]">1-2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a group reporting, audit, or technical accounting function, with exposure to group consolidations is highly desirable.</li> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 [&quot;bullet_list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{}]">A qualified chartered accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA).</li> <li>Working knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).</li> <li>Skilled in Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Working knowledge of consolidation systems is an advantage.</li> <li>Relevant industry experience is an advantage.</li> <li>Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with local and global finance teams.</li> <li>Able to work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.</span></em><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>#LI-RE1 #LI-Hybrid</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Monks </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.&nbsp;</span></p></div>