Group Accountant

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in driving continuous development of the finance function towards PLC control and reporting standards This role will also oversee and mange one direct report.

• Preparation of group consolidation and subsidiary financial statements
• End-to-end coordination of the delivery of the Annual Report
• Main point of contact for External Auditors and responsible for coordinating the interim and year-end audits
• Liaison with professional tax advisors to ensure that returns are accurate and filed on time
• Submission of VAT returns
• Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and driving resolution
• Loan covenant compliance and reporting
• Review of contracts across the organisation, commenting on accounting and regulatory implications
• Assist with treasury management including the review of hedging requirements and cash forecasts
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the control environment, driving the implementation of recommendations from Internal and External Auditors
• Maintenance of financial policies, ensuring that they reflect the latest accounting and regulatory requirements
• Work with teams to enhance existing "out of the box" reports
• Maintain Chart of accounts, reporting frameworks across Finance and HCM modules

Key Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified within Practice plus Commercial Experience
• Available at Short Notice
• Previous proven experience within a similar role
• Strong technical accounting skills including FRS102 (UKGAAP) & Tax
• The ability to build and develop strong relationships internally and externally with senior stakeholders and decision makers
• Possess excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience working as part of a management team
• Excellent communication skills
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On offer

• Opportunity to work in a highly motivated environment
• Potential Permanent opportunity
• West London/Surrey location
• Parking onsite and close to public transport

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