Group Financial Accountant

A Group Financial Accountant is required to join a highly regarded and continuously growing business based in Warrington. Offering a unique mix of group accounting and commercial business partnering, it is an ideal first time move opportunity into Industry for a Big 4/Top 10 ACA qualified accountant. In brief, your role will cover the following;

• Provide support for the statutory reporting process for the operating and holding companies.
• Provide support for the regulatory reporting process, including the implementation of the new regulatory financial reporting.
• Preparation of Accounting and Board papers to support the reporting process.
• Provide technical accounting support to the Finance department and the wider organisation.
• Support the financial controls across the Group; continue to develop and maintain the Financial Control Manual.
• Responsible for the preparation of the Monthly Performance Report.
• Work closely with CFO and CEO directorates and the other Operational Finance managers, playing a lead role in the day-to-day financial management of the assigned directorates.
• Manage the inputs to the business plan, budget and forecasts for the CFO and CEO directorates, ensuring consistency of assumptions with other area of the plan.
• Establish, develop and manage a high quality finance business partnering service for the assigned directorates.
• Prepare monthly management information for all the directorates in scope, providing clear summaries of business performance and risks.
• Assist the Senior Group Financial Accountant in the monthly and annual accounting and disclosure for the financial instruments in the Group.
• Assist with the preparation of the financial compliance calculations for the Group.
• Undertake ad-hoc investigation or special work into areas of concern or uncertainty with the financial or management results. 

 
To be considered, you should have the following skills and experience;
 

• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant ideally trained in a Big 4 Practice (Top 10 will also be considered.)
• Strong corporate reporting skills and the ability to pro-actively tailor content and highlight issues to meet the needs of the audience ( e.g. Board, Senior Management, Operational Management)
• Strong analytical skills – ability to understand and explain variances, underlying trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organisation.
• Strong process management experience with the ability to devise and improve reporting processes and assurance.
• The ability to influence senior members of staff without formal reporting lines.

 
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, driven accountant seeking a varied role in Industry. You will enjoy an excellent working environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals, and you will rewarded will a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits. Apply now for more information.