Group Financial Accountant

Recruiter
MERJE Limited
Location
Cheshire
Salary
£45,000 to £50,000 pa + Bonus + Benefits
Posted
10 Jan 2017
Closes
17 Jan 2017
Ref
SH/13115
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

MERJE Ltd have been instructed to a recruit a high profile and career defining Group Financial Accountant for an award winning and highly acquisitive private equity backed business based in South Manchester / Cheshire with plans for significant growth giving genuine opportunity for long-term career progression within a dynamic and fast paced environment. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this role would suit either a 1st time mover from a top 10 accountancy practice or a 2nd time mover looking for real scope and autonomy.

Key Group Financial Accountant Duties:

  • Prepare monthly consolidated financial accounts and reconciliations under IFRS
  • Prepare monthly management cash flow statements and working capital analysis
  • Produce half year and full year annual report and accounts for Group including liaison with audit and tax advisors
  • Produce subsidiary financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards
  • Provide technical accounting and reporting support for Group companies
  • Assist in production of Group budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare bank covenant reporting in line with Facilities Agreement
  • Take ownership of Group policies and ensure that these are correctly followed by Group companies
  • Develop and document internal control environment
  • Acquisition integration of newly acquired companies

Profile of Group Financial Accountant

  • Newly / Recently Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) from a big 4 / top 10 firm and technically proficient in financial accounting and IFRS reporting, this role will also suit an Internal Auditor or Financial Accountant looking for that next step
  • Excellent Excel skills, knowledge of Microsoft Access preferable
  • You will be able to communicate with real confidence and flair across all levels and also able to influence senior stakeholders, both verbal and written
  • Driven and confident individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting private equity backed business which is about to embark on a major growth strategy which will give genuine long term career opportunities for driven and hard-working individuals looking to gain exposure in a dynamic private equity environment. If interested, please forward your CV for immediate consideration.