Group Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Home Location
- Salary
- £45000 - £55000 per annum
- Closing date
- Aug 20, 2021
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Software & Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Responsible for leading the audit and corporation tax requirements of the Group. It is ideally suited for a self-starter looking for a dynamic role. There are no direct reports in this role although there is a strong team of peers across other group businesses so this role would need to be dynamic and versatile in managing tight deadlines and a multi-tasker.
Client Details
The business has experiencing a serious period of hyper-growth that the finance function are trying to catch up with. This has meant the business has utilised some very senior and top tier professional interim's to get the business in a good spot to recruit their permanent talent.
Description
Group financial reporting
· Preparation of monthly consolidated reporting
· Variance analysis of actuals vs. budgets and forecasts.
· Assist Group FP&A team in board pack preparation
· Attend balance sheet reviews as agreed within the team and consider any potential impact on Group results
· Maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures across the Group
· Implementation and management of new accounting standards (local GAAP / IFRS)
· Preparation of technical accounting papers when applicable
· Prepare statutory format consolidation, on a monthly basis, ensuring all eliminations are accurately reflected.
· Review of the basis of allocation, and management of group cost and management recharges
· Lead the accounting for M&A and debt/equity capital financing
· Opportunities for ad hoc divisional reporting as required
Legal, regulatory and statutory accounting
· Deliver all reports and returns as necessary to ensure the Group operates within the legal, statutory and regulatory requirements of the markets in which it operates.
· Lead the year end financial audit.
· Preparation of both consolidated and separate accounts for all companies.
Taxation
· Work with tax advisors in the preparation and filing of annual UK tax computations
· Review of the current tax structure and planning for any future opportunities
· Develop and maintain the Group's transfer pricing policies and documentation for existing relationships across the Group, and any new future transactions
Other
· Actively participate in ad-hoc project within the business for example, improvements / upgrades to ERP systems.
· Improving & documenting existing and developing new processes
· Assist the wider group finance team as and when required.
Profile
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
· Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS
· Audit and corporate tax experience from practice
· Excellent communication skills
· Knowledge and understanding of tax requirements (preferred but not essential)
· Deadline driven with excellent time management and attention to detail
· Possess and demonstrates real analytical skill and can apply a logical approach to new challenges
Job Offer
Remote working
£45,000- £55,000
Holiday package including bank holidays
Pension
Parking at the office
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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