Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.
Reporting To: CFO
Line Management Responsibility: None initially, but ‘dotted line’ support will be required from the Finance Team.
Employment Basis: Part Time, initially for 2 days a week.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Purpose of the Role:
The Group Consolidation and Tax Accountant will own the Group's global financial consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely and group reporting.
The role will lead consolidation adjustments and journals at TopCo level, manage the Group tax position and strategy, and support projects relating to the Group's legal and financial structure. The role will work closely with finance teams, external advisers and senior leadership to deliver high-quality reporting and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation of the Group's financial results, including Management Accounts and Board Reporting.
- Prepare all consolidation adjustments, elimination journals, group foreign currency translations and technical accounting entries.
- Maintain and improve the Group consolidation process and systems.
- Support production of Group statutory accounts and audit deliverables.
- Manage Group corporation tax, deferred tax and (while not directly responsible), oversee international tax compliance with external advisers.
- Support the Group's tax strategy and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and manage risk.
- Lead or support projects involving acquisitions, disposals, legal entity restructures and Group financing.
- Provide technical accounting support on IFRS/FRS102 matters.
- Build strong relationships with finance teams across the Group to ensure consistent reporting.
- Produce analysis for the CFO, Executive Team and Board while driving continuous improvement.
Why Kids Planet?
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
- Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
- Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
- Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
Candidate Profile:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (CTA or strong tax experience desirable).
- Strong international Group consolidation experience across multiple legal entities, to include all consolidation and foreign exchange adjustments as applicable for an international group
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge (FRS102 and IFRS essential).
- An understanding of corporate and international tax.
- Experience working with auditors and professional advisers.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, restructurings and finance projects.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience of consolidation software such as OneStream or equivalent.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and committed to improving processes.
Apply today to join Kids Planet.
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
