Group Financial Accountant

MERJE Ltd have been instructed to a recruit a high profile and career defining Group Financial Accountant for an award winning and highly acquisitive business based in Lancashire with plans for significant growth giving genuine opportunity for long-term career progression within a large corporate environment. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this role would suit either a 1^st or a 2^nd time mover from top 10 firm 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
• Internal auditing and balance sheet reviews of Group companies
• Acquisition integration of newly acquired companies
• Manage and review PLC monthly management accounts submissions and reconciliations

Profile of Group Financial Accountant

• Newly / Recently Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) from a big 4 / top 10 firm, this role will also suit strong Financial Accountants in industry or 2^nd time movers
• Technically proficient in statutory reporting including IFRS, UK GAAP and Group Consolidation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate with real confidence and flair across all levels whilst also influencing decisions with senior stakeholders
• You will be Driven and confident individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and industry leading business which has enjoyed significant growth in recent years which gives genuine opportunities for career driven individuals to progress long term in a fast paced and dynamic working environment. If interested, please forward your CV for immediate consideration.