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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Derbyshire, Derby
Salary
£35000 - £45000 per annum + Very Generous Benefits
Closing date
Jul 6, 2021

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Transport & Rail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Fast-growing, exciting UK business focusing on growing in the UK and internationally. Opportunity for newly qualified ACA / ACCA accountants to move into industry, or for people with industry experience looking to take their next step with an exciting & dynamic UK industry leader.

Client Details

The client is a fast-growing UK business in the Transport space. With a round of investment confirmed for the business this year, there has been no better time for a technical-finance specialist to move into industry, or for someone to build on their Financial Accounting experience by taking the next step in their career with a market-leading UK travel brand.

Description

  • Routine periodic, quarterly and annual requirements and additional Group reporting as and when requested.
  • Liaising with other Finance colleagues as outputs are prepared elsewhere within the organisation (eg periodic management accounts, forecasts, budgets) without being directly responsible for their production or review
  • Supporting the production of the AEM Ltd Statutory Accounts, including extensive liaison with external audit (currently EY and Deloitte)
  • Assisting in enforcing the financial governance and controls in the business, ensuring that they are formally monitored and exceptions are reported, that internal controls are robust and that financial systems and processes are developed accordingly.
  • Undertake analysis and controls of EMR's Balance Sheet, including IFRS16 requirements, and to assist in ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are reviewed periodically.
  • Contribute fully to budget and forecasting of EMR's Balance Sheet and Cashflow
  • Support all EMR taxation and compliance matters with HMRC and other external bodies as appropriate
  • Support the management of the Finance team's risk register, including updating periodically the risks and proposing mitigating actions.
  • Deputise for the Senior Financial Accountant as and when required for interactions with Group Finance.

Profile

  • A recognised professional accountancy qualification.
  • Period end processes experience (e.g. journals, reconciliations) and preparation of forecasts/budgets.
  • Ability to create and implement practical and robust financial control and governance processes at pace.
  • Stakeholder management with the ability to influence and advise across all levels in a large organisation.
  • Intermediate (or higher) level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) skills.

Job Offer

  • Excellent Railway Pension scheme
  • Free travel on the companies network
  • 1st Class Duty Travel on the network
  • Friends and Family discounted Tickets on the network
  • Up to 34 Days paid leave
  • 75% discount on National Travel (inc partner and dependants)
  • Various training opportunities
  • Additional bonuses & benefits

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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