Group Accountant

Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000
Posted
24 Jul 2017
Closes
31 Jul 2017
Ref
EA348
Job Title
Accountant
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A superb opportunity has arisen to join our client who is experiencing an impressive period of growth. You will be heavily involved with the statutory reporting accounting for key business entities.

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior management to drive the business forward. The position is varied and you will be joining a fast paced environment and will be expected to work to tight deadlines. Technically strong, this role would be the ideal first move for a Newly Qualified Accountant looking to move out of practice or equally someone with industry experience looking for a new challenge.

The role

  • Ensuring accurate and timely submission of statutory, financial and regulatory reporting
  • Building strong relationships with Group Finance teams, external auditors and senior management.
  • Preparing, posting and reviewing month end journals and reconciliations.
  • Seeking and implementing areas for improvement in revenue recognition, internal controls and month end processes.

The profile

  • Qualified accountant. Preference for ACA, but ACCA and CIMA will also be considered with the right technical grounding
  • Strong technical accounting skillset, with knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Good communicator
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Team player, self-starter attitude, solutions-oriented
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills

Why you should apply

  • Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
  • Opportunity to progress career
  • Joining a high performing team