First Move From Practice

I am currently working for an FMCG business based in Dartford who can offer a truly fantastic career opportunity that is ideally suited towards a candidate making their first move into industry.

Reporting to the Group Accountant your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of the periodic consolidated group accounts including profit & loss, balance sheet, cash-flow, KPI's, covenants and other supplementary reports
• Assist in preparing periodic financial pack for the Group Board and directors
• Provide insightful analysis and explanations of key drivers in performance to aid decision making by the Board.
• Preparation of weekly cash forecasting and assist with effective treasury management and reporting.
• Preparation of the consolidated group budget and re-forecast processes in accordance with group objectives and timings
• Review of UK entity statutory accounts and corporate tax computations.
• Act as the facilitator of year-end information provision to international companies external advisors to enable completion of local statutory accounts.
• Provision of technical support for the group and ensuring companies comply with all regulatory and FRS102 accounting requirements.
• Assist with the groups Senior Accounting Officer' process
• Support with the provision of information required for the group's insurance renewal process
• Involvement with bank reporting requirements.
• Accounting systems and process improvements
• Assistance with integration of acquisitions

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Self-starter with ability to work using own initiative and deliver solid recommendations
• Highly organised individual, diligent by nature with a passion for accuracy 
• Good communicator at all levels
• Intermediate/ Advanced Excel Skills essential

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.