You will lead the delivery of timely, accurate statutory accounts, be a first point of contact for external audit activities, assist in load and review of the group consolidation and provide comprehensive support on UK provisions
Client Details
My client are a global multi-national organisation within heavy industry. Across their UK divisions they operate circa 300 sites and employ upwards of 3,000 people.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Accounts
Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of statutory accounts
Liaison with external auditors in relation these accounts and co-ordination of the audit activities
Provide expertise and technical advice to management accounting and reporting teams as required
Interpretation of financial standards as required to propose appropriate accounting treatments
Group reporting
Support the accurate and timely submission of group reporting to international parent of monthly, quarterly and annual results as well as forecast and budget submissions
Responsibility for consolidation of one of the larger, more complex entities
Provide training, support and issue resolution support for the virtual team
liaison with management to address queries within the reported results
ensuring proper consolidation of results and elimination of intra group activity
Other items:
Co-ordination and first line review of quarterly VAT return
Oversight of all UK provisions and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures
Any other tasks reasonably required by the finance department
Profile
Job requirements:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA preferred)
Experience of complex accounting systems
Extensive technical accounting knowledge
Good financial accounting experience
Audit background favoured
Behavioural requirements:
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise
Concentration on results, control, deadlines and process efficiency
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good attention to detail and process efficiency
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Demonstrate openness to change, flexibility and adaptability
Communication and cooperation
Job Offer
This role will pay a competitive basic salary, plus benefits
