A PE backed leisure and travel business is looking to hire an ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified candidate to join its finance function.You will take ownership of group wide financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory compliance. This role will lead the group reporting process and assist in coordinating the external audit, ensuring robust financial controls and technical accounting standards across the group. This position operates at a strategic, group wide level.Main duties include:Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process.Preparation of quarterly management accountsResponsible for ensuring the business appropriately adopts new accounting policies, legislation and best practiceEnsure intercompany balances are reconciled and eliminated accurately.Deliver high-quality board and shareholder reporting packs.Maintain and enhance group reporting systems and processes.Providing technical accounting support across the businessLead the year-end statutory accounts preparation process for group entities.Act as the primary contact for external auditors.Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely resolution of queries.Manage technical accounting matters and prepare position papers where required.Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements.Prepare group financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards UK GAAP as applicable.Own and strengthen group-wide financial controls and policies.Actively