Group Financial Accountant

This is a great opportunity for a 1st time move out of Practice (Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager/Manager) or a Financial Accountant looking for a step up in their career.

Client Details

My client is a growing business based in Cardiff who operate in a group format

Description

This is a great opportunity for a 1st time mover out of Practice (Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager/Manager) or a Financial Accountant looking for a step up in their career.

Working to the Head of Finance, the Group Reporting Accountant plays a pivotal role in the organisation.

Duties will include;

• Preparation of annual financial statements for subsidiary companies within the Group.
• Liaise with other Finance staff internally to obtain financial information relating to the preparation of the Financial Statement.
• Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of the consolidation and production of the annual financial statements for the group.
• Identify new accounting, audit and taxation issues by close contact with advisers and regular briefing of the finance team of their impacts.
• Implementation of new IFRS standards and implement the into the Group.
• Review monthly management accounts in accordance with the agreed format and timetable.
• Review of month end reconciliations of key control accounts
• Support the team members involved in the Management Accounts preparation.
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Senior stakeholders regarding their budgets.
• Review of quarterly VAT return.
• Manage a team of finance staff ensuring that they are trained, developed and motivated to provide an excellent service to the business.
• Work with the Head of Finance to develop and improve systems and controls in Finance.
• Act as a key point pf contact for external Auditors

Profile

You will be a fully qualified CCAB Accountant and hold either ACA, ACCA or CIMA with ideally 2 years+ PQE

• Up to date knowledge of technical accounting developments including IFRS
• Experience of line management in a Finance department.
• Experience of preparation of financial statements under IFRS, including FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Experience of consolidation accounting.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• IT literate with advanced ability using Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

A competitive basic salary

Excellent pension contributions

Excellent Holiday Allowance

A raft of other company benefits