Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Wade Macdonald Associates
- Location
- England, Hampshire
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Posted
- 25 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 02 Dec 2016
- Ref
- 33816
- Contact
- Fee Henderson
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Accountant - Hampshire - £50 - £55k
Wade Macdonald are partnering with a global FTSE 100 company with annual sales of £18bn.
A Group Reporting Accountant is required to support the continuing development of the Group Finance department. Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, and working in a team of six accountants, the successful candidate's principal responsibilities will be as follows.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the preparation of the Group's interim and final published statutory accounts, including liaison with the Group's external auditors
*Support the preparation of the Group's monthly consolidated management accounts
*Review business group commentaries for inclusion in the monthly Chief Executive's Report;
*Provide technical support to local finance teams on interpretation of accounting standards and other reporting matters;
*Perform research, where required, to establish the impact of forthcoming accounting standards on the Group; and
*Undertake ad hoc finance-based project work, including involvement in M&A activity.
The ideal candidate will be a 'Big 4' trained, ACA newly qualified accountant looking to make a first move into industry from a 'Big 4' accounting firm.
The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and an ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience of consolidations and listed group reporting is essential. Excellent spreadsheet skills and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS are pre-requisites of the role. Experience of Hyperion Financial Management would be advantageous.
In return, the Group can offer excellent career opportunities and a competitive salary package.
Financial Accountant - Hampshire - £50 - £55k
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.