Group Reporting Accountant

Our client is a leading, global FTSE 250 technology business, producing some of the most advanced hi-tech products to customers around the world.

Group Reporting Accountant

The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified ACA looking to make their first move out of practice into a global listed company where they can apply their strong technical knowledge in a challenging and dynamic environment.

• Support in the delivery of all Group monthly consolidated management accounts and interim and final statutory accounts, including analysis and supporting information;
• Review and prepare essential commentaries for inclusion in the monthly Board and Chief Executive packs;  
• Provide technical support to local finance teams across the business, on interpretation of international and local accounting standards and other reporting matters;  
• Research and apply, where required, the impact of forthcoming accounting standards on the Group and business units;  
• Undertake ad hoc project work, supporting senior managers with significant business events that will have an impact on finance and the Group such as M&A activity.

The ideal candidate will have strong academics, be ‘Big 5’ trained, ACA qualified (0-3 years PQE) and looking to make a move into a listed, global FTSE 250 business.

The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong technical knowledge, proven analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines. Experience of consolidations and listed group reporting is advantageous. Excellent Excel skills and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS are essential!