Group Accountant
London
Salary: Circa £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on years PQE
The Group Accountant will be joining the business/finance team at a pivotal time of change requiring a best in class finance function to support the ambitions of the business.
You will be responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements, regular reporting to the Board and being the lead on key accounting projects.
Details about the Client
Laird plc is a FTSE 250 leading British-based electronics and technology business. Laird are known for providing systems, components and solutions that protect electronics from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity in mission critical wireless applications and antennae systems.
They are a global leader in the field of innovative radio frequency engineering partnering with world leading brands such as Samsung and Apple.
With a new divisional structure in place best place to support their growth strategy, they have three key divisions of focus including: performance materials, connected vehicle solutions and wireless and thermal systems. Enabling them to cast their net wider to broaden their customer base and ultimately meet their profit and growth ambitions.
Detailed Job Description
You'll be responsible for (albeit not limited) to the following:
- Preparation of Interim and Full Year external reporting requirements
- Consolidation of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow on a monthly basis
- Preparation of monthly performance reporting to the Board
- Group Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting
- Preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers on behalf of Finance
- Support the financial reporting integration of acquisitions
- Accounting for employee benefits, e.g. share based payments, pensions
- Preparation of IFRS and FRS 101 consolidated and individual company financial statements
- Prepare and present technical accounting updates to the wider Finance group.
- Ownership of the financial accounting and reporting of the Group's holding companies
- Take the lead on key accounting projects
- Day to day liaison with external auditors
As you grow in your role over time there will be opportunity to get involved in the wider finance function e.g. FP&A supporting your development and career aspirations.
Candidate's Profile
What you'll need to be successful in this role:
- ACA Qualified Accountant (0-3 years PQE)
- Ideally Top 10 trained
- Strong personal organisational skills and ability/adaptability to work to tight deadlines
- Detailed knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 101)
- Knowledge of Hyperion consolidation system (HFM) preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong personal organisational skills and ability/adaptability to work to tight deadlines
- Proactive approach to resolving issues
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail
- Passion to learn and develop new skills
What's on offer
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to work with bright and ambitious individuals
- Gain FTSE listed finance exposure
- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days Holiday
- Private Healthcare
- Free lunch provided daily by Deliveroo
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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