Group Accountant - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract
• Salary: £45,000

We are seeking a Group Accountant / Financial Reporting Specialist to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate management information to the Board to support strategic decision-making and to meet statutory reporting requirements. This role is integral to the production of financial statements and management information, and requires a candidate with strong technical expertise in financial accounting.

• Produce Group Annual and Interim Financial Statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of Group management information for the Board.
• Continuously develop and challenge monthly Board management information.
• Produce the consolidation of the Group Corporate Plan and Quarterly Forecast Financials.
• Maintain a strong control environment within the core financial reporting team processes.
• Provide technical/financial accounting support to various stakeholders.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships to achieve objectives.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to get to the root cause of issues.
• High level of attention to detail and good organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of current accounting standards, practice, and guidance.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and a good understanding of Group consolidation processes.
• Relevant accountancy experience.
• Degree level education or equivalent and professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA). (desirable)