Group Accountant
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000/annum
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2019
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2019
- Ref
- 1234106568
- Job role
- Accountant, Group accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
ACCA/ACA Qualified Group Accountant | Private Equity | Financial Services
Due to exceptional growth Robert Walters are exclusively representing a private equity backed financial services organisation based in South Manchester in their search for a Group Accountant.
The Group Accountant will work closely with and support the Finance Director in ensuring that accurate and timely financial and management information is produced by the Finance Department.
The successful candidate will have experience as follows:
ACA/ACCA qualified
Commercially astute with an ability to take a strategic perspective
High degree of analytical skills
Excellent knowledge of accounting, financial reporting standards and legislative requirements (VAT, taxation)
Excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in both finance and non-finance colleagues
Experienced in the use of Excel (incl the use of macros) and information databases (eg Access)
Ability to use initiative coupled with demonstrable problem solving skills.
Overseeing a small finance team you will be responsible for duties as follows:
Monthly management accounts including consolidations and supporting schedules
VAT returns
Monthly payroll
Business performance KPI for the management team
Ensuring the ledger and processes run effectively and in line with procedures
Ensure all financial statutory and compliance obligations are fulfilled
Preparation of budget and forecasting information
Understanding and analysing the business' key value drivers, business risks and opportunities
Assisting in the financial feasibility and affordability of projects and proposed investments
Aiding the Treasury staff as required
Contributing to the improvement of systems and procedures
Providing comprehensive cover for the Group Finance Manager
CHAPS Authorising as required
Ad hoc reporting as required.
This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will have exposure to senior stakeholders, investors and have involvement with multiple commercial projects. To be considered for this opportunity please forward your CV as soon as possible
Due to exceptional growth Robert Walters are exclusively representing a private equity backed financial services organisation based in South Manchester in their search for a Group Accountant.
The Group Accountant will work closely with and support the Finance Director in ensuring that accurate and timely financial and management information is produced by the Finance Department.
The successful candidate will have experience as follows:
ACA/ACCA qualified
Commercially astute with an ability to take a strategic perspective
High degree of analytical skills
Excellent knowledge of accounting, financial reporting standards and legislative requirements (VAT, taxation)
Excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in both finance and non-finance colleagues
Experienced in the use of Excel (incl the use of macros) and information databases (eg Access)
Ability to use initiative coupled with demonstrable problem solving skills.
Overseeing a small finance team you will be responsible for duties as follows:
Monthly management accounts including consolidations and supporting schedules
VAT returns
Monthly payroll
Business performance KPI for the management team
Ensuring the ledger and processes run effectively and in line with procedures
Ensure all financial statutory and compliance obligations are fulfilled
Preparation of budget and forecasting information
Understanding and analysing the business' key value drivers, business risks and opportunities
Assisting in the financial feasibility and affordability of projects and proposed investments
Aiding the Treasury staff as required
Contributing to the improvement of systems and procedures
Providing comprehensive cover for the Group Finance Manager
CHAPS Authorising as required
Ad hoc reporting as required.
This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will have exposure to senior stakeholders, investors and have involvement with multiple commercial projects. To be considered for this opportunity please forward your CV as soon as possible