Group Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the month end close tasks are completed within the agreed reporting deadline
• Ensure accounting entries are in line with latest FRS 102 accounting standards, and implementing new processes where gaps are identified
• Be a point of contact for audit requests and queries
• Produce variance analysis between the weekly reporting outputs and monthly management accounts, and working with the commercial finance team to reduce variances identified,
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities in reported results
• Prepare and own the Finance Risk Register, working with other finance departments to identify risks and mitigating controls.
• Own the month end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all are completed within agreed deadlines and review of certain reconciliations.
• Support ad hoc projects as designated.
• Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) 
• Preferred background in audit or experience working in a large business with robust controls and adherence to reporting deadlines
• Previous experience managing or coaching team members desirable
• Intermediate / advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes
• Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and other developments within global accounting practices and the ability to apply within the company

Salary and Benefits