Ocado Group

About the Company

We’re Ocado Group - a global, technology business redefining ecommerce, fulfilment and logistics in online grocery and distribution industries. Our cutting-edge, proprietary technology enables our partners and customers to win in their markets, develop a competitive advantage and offer an unparalleled customer proposition.

Our mission is simple — to change the way the world shops for good.

Our heritage as the UK’s largest pure-play online grocer through Ocado Retail LTD (a 50:50 joint venture with M&S), and expertise in high-performing logistics and fulfilment through Ocado Logistics, has equipped us with technology innovation, expertise and operational know-how to build and innovate the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP). OSP is the world’s leading ecommerce, fulfilment and logistics platform designed for the unique demands of online grocery and trusted by leading online grocery retailers worldwide.

Now, with Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA), our unparalleled experience and proven automated retrieval and storage technology is helping businesses outside of online grocery future-proof their fulfilment operations.

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Company Name

Ocado Group

Job Title

Senior Finance Accountant - Group and External Reporting 5 months FTC

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Finance Accountant – Group & External Reporting (5‑month FTC) **Role Summary** Provide technical accounting expertise and lead the Group’s statutory accounts, disclosures, and IFRS compliance during the Interim and Full‑Year reporting cycle. Act as a key liaison between internal finance teams and external auditors, driving process improvement and control effectiveness across the Finance function. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality statutory accounts and regulatory filings within tight deadlines. - Serve as the IFRS authority, ensuring strict adherence to policies and standards. - Partner with senior finance and audit stakeholders, influencing reporting quality and governance. - Manage multiple priorities, resolve complex audit queries, and maintain accuracy under pressure. **Key Responsibilities** - Coordinate and finalize Group statutory accounts, disclosures, and preliminary sign‑off. - Prepare Group technical papers and guidance on IFRS and internal policies. - Collaborate with audit teams to address audit requests and resolve technical issues. - Lead initiatives to enhance process efficiency, standardisation, and compliance. - Embed strong controls culture, support internal audit, and validate operating effectiveness. - Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non‑finance stakeholders. **Required Skills** - Advanced accounting and reporting acumen (IFRS, statutory requirements). - Experience with statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes. - Strong analytical, professional scepticism, and sound judgment. - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex issues. - Proven business‑partnering across cross‑functional teams. - Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and deliver under pressure. - High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. **Required Education & Certifications** - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). - Relevant professional finance qualification and understanding of regulatory environment. ---

Hatfield, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

20-11-2025