Financial Accountant

Partner Financial is working with an international Digital Business based in Central London who are well established in the market and have had continued success due to their service and delivery focus, thus creating a strong brand.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the new appointee will be responsible for preparing group management accounts and consolidated results. They will also lead the Head office accounting process, with 1 direct report.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing Group monthly management accountants, consolidated results and analysis of divisional performance;
• Assist in the preparation of the Group annual report, accounts and interim statements;
• Liaising with the divisional finance teams and be first respondent to any Group related issues and provide the necessary advice – technically and operationally;
• Supporting the development of Group reports and analysis;
• Supervising the head office accounting function and managing an Assistant Accountant;
• Reviewing and managing the UK statutory accounts process, marinating controls and developing efficiencies where possible.
• Getting involved in various ad-hoc projects relating to processes, controls and systems.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Qualified Accountant with experience gained in a Top-Tier Practice and industry;
• The ability to manage workload, prioritise efficiently and be proactive in seeking improvements to the processes with a core focus on optimisation and delivery;
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, and the ability to learn new IT systems and processes;
• Strong communication skills both written and oral with proven experience in influencing senior stakeholders and ability to summarise complex information into concise and value adding insights.

I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client's selection criteria within 48 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.