Financial Accounting Analyst

I am recruiting for a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant for a Financial Accounting Analyst role with one of the area's top employers. This is a great opportunity to join a wonderful team of finance professionals, work in a friendly, contemporary office environment and enjoy a good range of benefits along with a competitive base salary. The company has excellent road links to the A180/M180, M18 and the Humber Bridge.

THE ROLE

-Reporting into the Financial Accounting Lead, the role will take the main responsibility for the accounting of the pension scheme, preparing and producing the pension plan accounts as well as undertake other financial accounting duties as part of a close team and liaising with business partners internationally
-The pension accounting is for the UK defined benefit and defined contribution scheme and also the Ireland pension scheme under US GAAP which will include responsibilities for the year end accounting and budget submissions
-Producing the Trustee Pension Plan accounts, IFRS pension accounting and disclosure preparation, payroll accounting support and management of bonus accruals
-Accounting for expat taxes and be able to assist with the wider financial accounting team responsibilities when required


THE CANDIDATE

-You will be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant, although those who are at finalist or passed finalist level will also be considered with the relevant skills
-Although previous pension accounting experience is preferable it may not be essential, however a good knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is important
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal are required, as is a high standard of systems literacy particularly with Excel
-You must be able to work with attention to detail in order to drive forward efficiencies and be comfortable working in a strict controls environment.
-A flexible attitude combined with a willingness to challenge and influence effectively is important, therefore the successful candidate will be a self confident team player able to manage own workload and to deadline


THE COMPANY

-Our client is a recognised global leader in their field and operates with a commitment to excellence. The culture is friendly, hardworking and one where people matter. There are good road links to the A180, M180, Humber Bridge and M18.

THE BENEFITS:

A base salary of £38,000 - £42,000 is on offer along with other staff benefits including an excellent staff restaurant, free parking on site and the opportunity to work alongside a genuinely friendly team of colleagues.



If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV preferably in Microsoft Word format to us including your full postal address and contact telephone numbers.
THE CONSULTANCY
*Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
*Established in 1998
*Employ approx 30 staff
*2 offices in Doncaster & Hull
*Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
*Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organisations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients
*From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments.