Group Financial Accountant

Our growing client are currently recruiting a Group Financial Accountant to join the technical team. Whilst this is a group role there will also be other duties to perform such as Treasury and potentially VAT tasks.

Client Details

I am working with an excellent business based in Wiltshire, who have recently experienced a strong period of growth. They are a very reputable player in their sector and have an excellent work culture. Based in Wiltshire, they are looking to recruit a strong Group Financial Accountant to deputise the Group Finance Manager.

Description

The Group Financial Accountant will support the Group Finance Manager ("GFM") in all monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities. Assisting the GFM in statutory returns and monthly reports. Responsibility for maintaining Treasury activities to allow for cash management.

Key accountabilities:

• Assist in the preparation of Annual and Interim reporting to IFRS, including maintaining records to audit standard;

• Responsible for preparation of Group entities' statutory reporting in conjunction with outsource accountants, and overseas teams;

• Responsible for preparing balance sheet reconciliations, also assisting the GFM with the monthly consolidation;

• Review of monthly subsidiary accounts and balance sheet reconciliations;

• Responsible for stock reconciliation and provisioning analysis across the Group;

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of corporate returns for VAT, PAYE, pension and Office of National Statistics;

• Responsible for the month-end timetable: managing the closing of modules and nominal ledger;

• Assist in the preparation of the insurance renewal information requirements for the Group Finance Manager;

• Manage the Group's cash flow forecast and foreign currency exposure, optimising the location of currency between Group entities, and liaising with accounts receivable, payable and supply chain to improve forecast accuracy;

• Manage the Group's covenant forecast and recommend the debt repayment currency to management;

• Manage the Group's inter-company loan portfolio and monthly interest, maintaining hedging documentation and reviewing periodically for effectiveness;

• Manage and arrange the Treasury Committee meetings and ensure information is prepared to enable the required level of review;

• Produce management reports - balance sheet, cash flow, financial covenants and other associated reports;

• Responsible for stock forecasting;

• Perform the super user role in conjunction with the Business Systems administrator.

Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with some post qualified experience;
• A strong technical accountant who is driven and has the desire to succeed;
• Experienced in performing multiple tasks and actions;
• Well versed in performing month end duties and statutory reporting;
• Able to work to deadlines and improve processes;
• Confident to report results to key stake holders;
• A self starter who can manage their own diary.

Job Offer

Attractive package