Group Chief Accountant
- Recruiter
- FirstPort
- Location
- South East London, London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Aug 2019
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2019
- Ref
- 1224367746
- Job role
- Accountant, Chief accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Job Role: Group Chief Accountant
Location: London Bridge
Job Sector: Finance
Hours: 35 Hours
About You
As an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant from a Top 10 practise background, you have strong technical accounting knowledge, and high attention to detail.
Having ideally 5-10 years' experience in a similar role, means you are able to effectively lead statutory and control environment obligations on a group scale.
You have the ability to work constructively in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As well as having excellent technical accounts knowledge, you are able to communicate and engage with a broad ranging stakeholder group.
Main Responsibilities
About Us
FirstPort is the largest and most experienced residential property manager in the UK, employing more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to looking after peoples' home.
Great property management is about more than just bricks and mortar. We recognise and value the contribution our people make to our business and we are committed to ensuring they are skilled and equipped to do the best job they can and that they have the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Our Values set out the commitments we have made to deliver excellent service and they inform the relationships that we have with customers and clients. They shape our culture and are used in measuring and rewarding performance.
Our Values
Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner.
Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities.
Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times.
Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service.
Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments.
The Benefits
Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we
Location: London Bridge
Job Sector: Finance
Hours: 35 Hours
About You
As an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant from a Top 10 practise background, you have strong technical accounting knowledge, and high attention to detail.
Having ideally 5-10 years' experience in a similar role, means you are able to effectively lead statutory and control environment obligations on a group scale.
You have the ability to work constructively in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As well as having excellent technical accounts knowledge, you are able to communicate and engage with a broad ranging stakeholder group.
Main Responsibilities
- Ownership of the group's control environment.This includes but not limited to; ownership of DOA, financial and non-financial controls and internal audit or equivalent activities.
- Ownership of the group's statutory reporting and compliance obligations.This includes but not limited to; preparation of the consolidated accounts of the group, completion of the Office of National Statistic reporting requirements, preparation of all the subsidiary accounts.
- Ownership of the relationships with the group's auditors and completion of the audit requirements for the group within the designated time-frames of the investors and funding documents.
- Ownership of the group's cash position and reporting requirements to the group's debt providers.This includes but not limited to; Daily, weekly and monthly cash flow reporting, management of cash and covenants cycles
- Ownership of the group's balance sheets and reconciliations
- Assist with ad hoc balance sheet and cash analysis and reporting
- Ownership of the group's taxation position and compliance.This includes but not limited to; submission of quarterly VAT returns and payments in a timely fashion, compliance with all corporation tax requirements, compliance with all PAYE requirements.
- Ownership of the group's capital structure and company secretarial activities
- Support wider finance and legal teams on technical and corporate matters
- Monitoring credit ratings of subsidiaries and key customers and suppliers
About Us
FirstPort is the largest and most experienced residential property manager in the UK, employing more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to looking after peoples' home.
Great property management is about more than just bricks and mortar. We recognise and value the contribution our people make to our business and we are committed to ensuring they are skilled and equipped to do the best job they can and that they have the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Our Values set out the commitments we have made to deliver excellent service and they inform the relationships that we have with customers and clients. They shape our culture and are used in measuring and rewarding performance.
Our Values
Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner.
Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities.
Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times.
Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service.
Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments.
The Benefits
Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we
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