Group Financial Accountant

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:  'A1;️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.  'A1;️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.  'A1;️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. 'A1;️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. 'A1;️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. 'A1;️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. 'A1;️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.  Why Choose Us?  '05;Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.  '05; Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.  '05; Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.  '05; 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. &7F; 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