Description
Group Accountant
£45,000 - 50,000 p.a.
Daresbury, Warrington
If you want to work for a company who pride themselves on looking after their staff and putting their employees first, then our client might just be the one for you. We are working a well-known high street brand who are looking for the latest member to come in as Group Accountant. Not only are the company doing amazing things, they also have a fabulous benefits.
Person Specification
A highly motivated, financially technical individual with a flexible approach and excellent communication and analytical skills. Enjoys a hands-on approach and has the capacity to quickly adapt to a changing environment. An 'eye-for-detail' and the ability to challenge are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake a centralised Group Finance role to include:
- Consolidationof the monthly Group accounts and preparation of the monthly Group Board Papers, incorporating; P&L, balance sheet and cash flow positions, key KPI's and supporting commentary
- Understand, manage and control Group finance models and templates and liaise with operating companies should issues arise
- Assistance with preparation of annual Group Budget
- Assistance with preparation of Group Annual and Interim Financial Statements
- Preparation of Statutory Accounts for all subsidiary companies and associated liaison with auditors
- Assistance with determining interim and year end Corporation Tax provision and associated computations
- Control the review and submission of statutory filings and ensure the relevant payments are made to HMRC relating to VAT, PAYE, PSA and P11Ds
- Monitor divisional compliance with accounting standardsand Group accounting policies
- Implementing new and / or updated IFRS Accounting standards across the Group
- Involvement in a variety of adhoc projects including assistance with potential acquisitions
- Where necessary, producing, implementing and updating Financial control policies and procedures
Skills & Experience Required:
- Candidates will be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Sound understanding of current IFRS, FRS101 and FRS102 accounting standards
- Experience of group consolidation reporting and statutory reporting
- Previous exposure to Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE would be beneficial
- The position requires someone who is highly computer literate, with excellent Excel skills
- Teamwork is essential in this role and you will need to be a confident and assertive communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with people at all levels. You will be determined to go the extra mile to achieve results
- Effective organisational ability and time management skills are crucial, along with practical experience working to extremely tight deadlines
- Possible UK travel will be involved
For a confidential chat please give Peter a call
