Senior Group Accountant

Company

Systech is the world’s leading privately owned, independent provider of consulting, expert and legal services, managed and owned by industry professionals who are passionate about construction.

We are a global consultancy, with a 30-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects.

Operating from 26 strategic locations in 4 continents, we provide responsive, high quality, multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of complex and challenging projects, globally.

We continuously strive to improve how we deliver services to our clients and feel incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with clients and contractors around the world.

Role

We’re looking for a qualified, commercially sharp Senior Group Accountant to support our international finance operations across UK & Europe, APAC, MEA, and the Americas.

This is not just a reporting role, it’s an opportunity to play a key role within an international business, working closely with the Head of Finance, Group Operations Director, and global finance teams.

If you thrive on deadlines and enjoy driving performance across borders — this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare monthly Group Management Accounts

• Support bi-annual branch reporting and annual Statutory Accounts

• Consolidate multi-entity international accounts

• Work closely with auditors during year-end

• Maintain strong oversight of Group cash flow

• Ensure monthly Group billing is completed by Calendar Day 5

Budgeting & Performance Monitoring

• Support Group budgeting and consolidation processes

• Deliver monthly actual vs. budget analysis

• Assist with annual overhead budgeting
  

International Finance Oversight

• Act as central finance contact for global teams

• Oversee balance sheet and P&L integrity

• Review and sign off bank reconciliations

• Manage intercompany reconciliations and postings

• Support overseas payroll (MEA & APAC regions)

• Ensure compliance with payment authorisation controls
  

Operational Finance Management

• Oversee purchase ledger accuracy

• Review invoice coding and cost allocations

• Maintain clean balance sheet schedules

• Support tax advisors (UK & international)

• Drive efficient financial processes and communication

What We’re Looking For

Working Hours

• Core hours: 8am–6pm

• Daily overlap with UK team (minimum 10am UK time)

• Flexibility during audit and budgeting periods

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with flexibility

• International exposure across multiple regions

• Strategic visibility with senior leadership

• Opportunity to grow into a broader finance leadership role

• Fast-paced, collaborative global environment