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Group Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Closing date
Nov 19, 2019

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Job Role
Group Accountant
Sector
Insurance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This role sits within the group financial reporting team supporting all aspects of the group finance function, including IFRS statutory accounting and reporting. This is a great opportunity to develop the accounting and reporting processes and controls across the Group.

Client Details

My client is a financial services company headquartered in Cardiff, Wales. Listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index and markets 4 insurance brands as well as operating the price for several comparison services. The company is the only one to have been named one of the Best Companies To Work For every year since 2001.

The company have a strong culture where they put people and customers first. The company philosophy is simple, yet effective. People who like what they do, do it better, and this, in turn, means that our customers receive the level of service and products that they deserve. Our culture is honest, open and wholeheartedly focused on four key areas: Communication, Equality, Reward & Recognition, and Fun

Description

Maintain and develop the financial control environment through regular reviews of the financial controls in operation in the business across the group and at consolidation level.

Develop and enhance reporting processes and documentation across the group, to ensure consistent application of group accounting policies.

Perform and enhance data quality assessment and documentation exercises across all areas of financial reporting.

Perform regular analytical reviews of information submitted by businesses across the group to identify and understand trends in performance and enable the production of quality MI reporting for internal boards and committees, as well as external parties.

Develop strong relationships with the group external audit team, including preparing and managing certain deliverables to ensure smooth transfer of information between the audit team and all business areas.

Provide additional general support and complete ad-hoc tasks as required by Group and UK Finance teams.

Profile

Newly qualified in a recognised accounting qualification

Good knowledge of financial controls and exposure to data quality assurance processes

Self-motivated, proactive with a can do attitude towards work

Strong task management skills including an ability to prioritise tasks and regularly manage multiple deliverables

Job Offer

Fantastic career progression

UK & Welsh leading business

Competitive Salary

Newly created exciting and fast paced innovative role

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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