Group Accountant - Sheffield

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting one of the region's leading PLC businesses to recruit a Group Accountant.

The business is located in Sheffield, and due to the continued rapid growth across the business, a new role has opened up for a Group Accountant. This role reports to the Senior Group Accountant and works closely with the Deputy Group Financial Controller and Group Financial Controller as part of a highly skilled and professional Group Finance team.

This key role will be responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting for the Group.

Group Accountant Responsibilities include:

- Monthly consolidation and preparation of Group results
- Half year results consolidation and interim accounts reporting
- Year end results consolidation and statutory financial statements including PLC
consolidated accounts and 7 trading subsidiaries (all IFRS)
- Consolidating the annual budget and preparing budget reporting packs
- Providing accounting support to the operating divisions
- Liaising with external auditors during the annual audit process
- Supporting the timely completion of tax returns and payments
- Reporting the cash position of the Group through accurate daily tracking and forecasting
- Ad hoc projects / analysis as required

Key skills:

- Attention to detail and quality work
- Ability to work collaboratively - support the team to deliver against deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- 'Can do' attitude - willingness to get things done, take on new projects and manage own workload

Candidate profile:

- Qualified accountant, ideally 1-2 years post qualified experience
- Would suit a first-time mover from practice into industry
- Ideally Big 4 / Top 10 trained
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
- Experience with group accounts and consolidations preferred

This Group Accountant role will offer the successful candidate a great stepping stone into Industry. You will be working within a highly talented finance team, and due to the growth of the business, you will be presented with opportunities to develop and progress your career.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting Group Accountant role then please apply today or contact Steve Bruce for a confidential discussion.