Group Accountant - Grafton Banks Limited : Job Details

Grafton Banks Finance is recruiting a Group Financial Accountant for a growing global business with offices in Guildford, (Hybrid working), on an initial 6 month temporary to permanent basis. Candidates need to be available immediately or at short notice to apply. The Group Financial Accountant will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions across the globe. The role will work closely with the Group Controller and other finance professionals to support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, assist with regulatory compliance, and provide valuable insights into financial performance across the organization.

Experience required to apply for this opportunity includes:

• Group accounting experience within industry
• Financial statutory reporting
• Consolidations experience
• Intercompany accounting
• Multi-currency

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Audit, Compliance and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and/or IFRS or local accounting standards (GAAP where applicable).
• Consolidate group financials, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations across multiple entities in various regions.
• In preparation for the fiscal audits, liaise with local accounting teams to ensure proper accounting treatments are applied for intercompany transactions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage the timelines and deliverables
• Complete ownership and reporting of statutory financial statements.

• Ensure that all financial reporting complies with local and international accounting standards and tax laws in each operating country.
• Assist in working R&D claim with help from external consultants and coordinate with FP&A and payroll teams for data requests.
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements for each entity and manage the external audit process in collaboration with local auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate tax regulations and coordinate with external tax advisors where needed.

Group Financial Analysis:

• Prepare financial performance reports and provide variance analysis on quarterly and annual results.
• Provide insight into group financial trends, cost controls, and other key financial metrics to senior management.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group, working with regional teams to understand local market dynamics and expectations.

Intercompany & Multi-currency Management:

• Ensure the proper elimination of intercompany transactions during consolidation.
• Oversee the translation and revaluation of foreign currency transactions and balances in line with IFRS and local standards.

Internal Controls and Process Improvements:

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls within the group, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal auditors to ensure financial controls and risk management procedures are robust and effective across all regions.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Assist in presenting financial results to internal / external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory bodies, and investors where applicable.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice implementation across regions to ensure consistent accounting practices.

This business continues to grow so lots of future career options exist for career hungry individuals. They also offer state of the art modern offices and excellent benefits.