We are excited to be recruiting for the position of Group Financial Reporting Accountant at Aurora Energy Research, reporting to the Head of Group Reporting. This role combines responsibility for Group financial reporting with management reporting and performance analysis, delivering accurate, timely, and insightful information to support senior decision-making.

It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to broaden their experience across reporting, technical accounting, and financial analysis within a growing international business.

As the business continues to grow internationally, the finance team is looking for a proactive and adaptable individual with strong technical, analytical, and communication skills who is keen to develop and take on broader responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation and Monthly Reporting

Support the Group month end process, including preparation of management and statutory consolidations, intercompany matrix, and group balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly management reporting, including the balance sheet and cashflow, with variance and trend analysis, and commentary for senior management
Download and validate trial balance data from Dynamics 365 across entities, ensuring completeness and consistency of reporting inputs
Review reporting dimensions and liaise with regional financial controllers to resolve data quality issues affecting management and statutory reporting
Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, ensuring outputs are accurate, auditable, and aligned across reporting packs

Private Equity & Investor Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of financial information and analysis for Board, investor, and senior management reporting packs
Provide analysis and commentary on performance, variances, and reporting movements to support senior stakeholder decision-making

Statutory & Financial Reporting (FRS 102)

Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and disclosures for Group and Holding Companies entity statutory reporting under FRS 102
Apply Group accounting policies consistently across reporting outputs and assist with technical accounting analysis and documentation where required
Prepare accounting papers to support reporting treatments for complex or non-routine transactions and help ensure accounting conclusions are appropriately documented
Support the Group external audit by preparing working papers, audit schedules, and responses to auditor queries in a timely manner

Controls and Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, close timetables, and reporting tools, working with finance and systems teams as needed
Support finance transformation initiatives and take on broader responsibilities over time as the role develops
Undertake other ad hoc projects and analysis as agreed with the Head of Group Reporting

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with minimum 3 years PQE
Experience in Group reporting within an international or multi-entity business
Good technical accounting knowledge, including FRS 102 and UK GAAP
Experience preparing consolidated financial statements within a multinational organisation
Experience preparing and analysing management reporting and P&L statements
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, reconciliations, structured reporting, and data analysis
Experience working with finance systems and reporting tools, including Dynamics 365
Experience supporting external audits and preparing clear, well-organised audit deliverables
A highly motivated individual with the ability to work proactively and independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different regions and functions
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with the ambition and potential to take on broader responsibilities over time

Desirable attributes:

Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth, or international business environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify reporting issues and propose practical solutions
Knowledge of Power BI or other financial reporting tools would be beneficial

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Support
Salary-Exchange Pension
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Local Oxford Discounts
Cycle-to-work Scheme
Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.

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