The main remit of this outstanding ACA / ACCA First Time Mover from practice is to support the group team, take a broad overview of the business & get involved in exciting products.

Client Details

Michael Page are proud to be working with this business: a true British success story. If you have the desire to work for a global business, and the chance to work with exceptionally talented peers, you've come to the right place! Our client spans a range of sectors, including retail, FMCG & logistics, so this is perfect is you want to keep as many options as possible open in your career for the future.

If you want to combine the exciting nature of an industry-leading business with the perks of a PLC brand, look no further.

There are numerous examples of how this employer has helped to accelerate & nurture the careers of practice-trained accountants over the past decade, so it is genuinely a well-trodden path to success for all first-time movers from a Top 6 firm (ACA / ACCA newly qualified)

Description

Overall, this role offers the ideal transition into industry & offers exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, exposure to interesting projects, and work with a supportive team of like minded individuals (many of which are ex practice too)

The hiring manager is a great coach & has already talked through the potential progression prospects available (either within group finance, commercial finance, or FP&A)

The key responsibilities for this phenomenal ACA / ACCA first time mover Group Financial Accountant role are as follows;

• • Accurate and timely month end reporting
  • Completion of reviews of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Smooth running of year end audit, meeting deadlines and audit requirements
  • Efficiencies in IFRS 16 reporting
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK financial reporting requirements
• Control month end reporting process
• Work with Group Financial Accounting Manager to implement process improvements
• Managing half-year and year-end Risks & Ops reviews
• Managing IFRS 16 processes
• Managing the year-end audit, being main contact for Group audit team
• Analysis of additional statutory reporting to ensure accurate and complete data for Interim and Annual Reports
• Ad hoc requests and support for Finance-related projects

Profile

The most important thing for our forward-looking retail client is to find the right culture fit, however, newly qualified ACA / ACCA accountants may be asked to show an ability to exhibit some of the following skills

• A sound technical knowledge base - IFRS and UK GAAP
• • Dedicated, pro-active and reliable, completing work to a high standard
  • Motivated to continuously improve processes
  • Drive and maintain a strong relationship with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to group policies and compliance with IFRS requirements
  • Excellent analytical and organisation skills
  • Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and add value on projects

Job Offer

This brilliant ACA / ACCA newly qualified first time mover role can offer a £42,000 - £45,000 base salary, along with some fantastic perks & an ability to progress your career quickly in a supportive, fun environment.

Overall, this role offers the ideal transition into industry & offers exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, exposure to interesting projects, and work with a supportive team of like minded individuals (many of which are ex practice too)

The hiring manager is a great coach & has already talked through the potential progression prospects available (either within group finance, commercial finance, or FP&A)

Benefits:

• Up to 45k base salary
• Hybrid working (50/50 between home & office)
• 33 days holiday including statuary holidays
• 'Thank you Days' - extra holiday allowance rewards scheme
• 10 McBride made items free monthly
• Pension - McBride will match up to 8% (market leading for industry employers!)
• Life insurance x3 annual salary
• Private Health Care (small annual contribution required from employee)