Financial Accountant

Company:

The business is a fast paced market leader within their field and have a group turnover of around £80-£100m. The business is listed and are relocating their group finance function to Sheffield. The business works across multiple sectors including banking, oil & gas, transport & a number of other sectors.

The business is completely unique in its market and are an extremely ambitious group targeting significant growth in the near future who are looking to appoint a financial accountant to their team. They have a state of the art office with a fantastic culture on top and are at the forefront of their market.

Job Purpose:

To manage and prepare the plc Company accounts in line with monthly reporting schedule and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal reporting

• Prepare and manage the plc monthly management accounts within the reporting schedule
• Monthly plc cost re-forecast
• Review of fortnightly plc cashflow forecast
• Review of plc VAT return
• Preparation of plc annual budget and support to other divisions
• Develop and streamline accounts process and reporting

External reporting

• Half year and Year end plc accounts analysis and liaison with external auditors
• Provide support to the Financial Controller in preparing the consolidated half year and full year group accounts, in particular in relation to the plc Company accounts.

Employee related

• Preparation of the monthly plc payroll and review of related journals
• Preparation of annual P11Ds.

Share schemes

• Manage the financial aspects of the company share schemes, including accounting of these and related tax returns

Other responsibilities

• General support for Financial Controller and wider Head Office team as required.

Key personal attributes:

• Flexible, team-based approach to their job
• Dynamic, proactive attitude - ability to identify and realise opportunities to improve Group performance
• A clear, coherent communicator
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to working effectively with good planning & organisation skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified (or nearly qualified) ACA/ACCA with excellent technical and accounting skills
• Good IT skills and aptitude (MS Office, Sage 50 Accounts and Cognos are used extensively).
• Recent and relevant experience in financial reporting in a listed company environment would be beneficial.

On offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits including Bonus, Pension
• Candidates will be on salary around the £35/45k level

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