Head of Financial Accounting

The Business:

Our client is an exciting and fast paced Private Equity backed global financial services business based in Cheshire who are targeting growth of 100% year on year. Our client is a recognised brand with a global presence in over 60 different countries offering bespoke financing solutions to develop a tailored approach to client’s needs. Due to a recent $250m investment from one of the world’s largest Private Equity houses our client are now seeking a Head of Financial Accounting.

The Role:

• Implementation of IFRS 9 and 15
• Preliminary review of IFRS 16
• Liaising with other departments to navigate the complex audit and consolidation
• Drafting disclosures of company statements in line with updated accounting standards
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance of new company transactions
• Preparing monthly consolidated accounts
• Responsible for reporting inclusive handling technical queries, including revenue recognition
• Management of the audit process

The Candidate:

• Extensive IFRS 9 or 15 exposure
• IFRS 16 (preferential not essential)
• Previous experience within financial services
• Experience of dealing with complex accounting queries
• Exposure to multi-currency
• Comfortable operating in an ever-changing environment
• Qualified Accountant ideally from a practice background
• Adept using Microsoft packages
• Experience using Caseware and Net-Suite (preferential not essential)

Benefits:

• Progression and development
• Relaxed yet high performing office environment
• Accessible working location
• Highly competitive package