Group Reporting Accountant - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

This role is an ideal entry point into our Group giving insight into the financial drivers of our Group, exposure to our leadership team and awareness of the wider business operations.

Client Details

Our client is a brilliant organisation that has a brilliant growth journey that they plan to continue. Our client is keen to bring on a newly qualified accountant who is ambitious looking to grow their career with them.

Description

Statutory accounts

• Preparation of the Group's interim and year end consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS
• Be the main contact for the auditors and ensure all deliverables are provided
• Be the main contact for the external accountants who prepare the statutory accounts for the subsidiaries and who prepare the tax computations and manage the process
• Research and keep up to date with the latest developments in accounting standards and evaluate their impact on the Group

Monthly management accounts

• Be responsible for the preparation of the monthly Group balance sheet and cash flow statement
• Preparation of the monthly PLC financial Board report

Other

• Cashflow management
• Responsibility for the payment of Corporation tax which includes calculating the quarterly instalment payments
• Review of the quarterly vat return prior to submission
• Preparation of the quarterly bank covenant report
• Undertake ad hoc finance-based project work and provide support to the Finance Director

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally having trained with a top 20 accountancy firm and worked as an auditor
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Statutory accounts preparation experience
• Experience of consolidations
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and numeracy
• Works on own initiative
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork ethos
• Ability to communicate detail clearly and concisely

Job Offer

A brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified accoutant looking to join a dynamic business with an excellent package and potential progression pathway.