Assistant Group Accountant
- Recruiter
- Frasers Group
- Location
- Warsop Vale, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 14 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2020
- Ref
- 1703240635
- Job role
- Group accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Part qualified
About us.
Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We are now a collection of the world's most iconic brands.
We're reimagining retail andbelieve the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We've never been afraid to push forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We're not sitting back - there's no room for hesitation.
Finding the fearless.
To stay ambitious, we need an Assistant Group Accountant who will embrace our heritage as we look to elevate our future. We're looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for our business. Our people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise - whether that's luxury fashion buying or sportswear analytics.
The opportunity.
We have an opportunity for a talented Assistant Group Accountant to join our high performing Group finance function here at Frasers Group Shirebrook Head Office. Our Group team provide reporting, analysis and insight on Group financial activities across the multiple brands that make up Frasers Group. As a PLC with a £4bl turn over, the opportunity to grow your career in a fast paced and dynamic environment is one for the bold.
The responsibility.
Statutory financial statements (UK GAAP - FRS102):
● Preparation and review of statutory accounts including coordinating with Group Accountants, Management Accountants and External Auditors
● Use of CCH software to prepare the Group's subsidiary statutory financial statements
● Assist with keeping the Group's company database of approx. 500 companies up to date
● Oversee submission process to Companies House
Group financial statements (IFRS):
● Analysis of key areas of the Group accounts for correct accounting treatment, including assisting Group Accountants with:
○ IFRS 9 fair value of hedge accounting and equity investments
○ IFRS 16 Lease accounting (including discount rates and impairment review)
○ Impairment reviews of subsidiary investments/receivable balances, Goodwill & Intangibles
○ IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting
○ IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
● Assist with the integration of new consolidation software
● Assist with the completion of the Group Consolidation file
● Own the data gathering for key parts of the Annual Report such as:
○ Related Party transactions
○ Remuneration (including staff numbers)
○ Environmental disclosures
○ Investment property workings
○ Parental guarantees
Corporation Tax
● Work with the Tax Manager and external tax advisors to assist with preparation of Corporation Tax returns
● Use of CCH software to assist with iXBRL tagging
The privilege.
An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless.
The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles - you will:
● Think without limits and take the team with you
You will see the possible in impossible and will be open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for the business.
● Own it and back it
You will take pride in what you do with confidence, but not overconfidence. It's important you take ownership of your decisions, stand by your convictions and reason with contradiction.
● Not hesitate and act with purpose
You will ask for forgiveness - not permission. You will be comfortable juggling multiple projects acting both decisively and instinctively without support from managers.
● Be commercial and customer-focused.
You will be creative and analytical, balancing big-picture trends and detailed commercial performance. You will have a forensic commercial mindset, always considering the commercial impact of any decision.
The person.
● Valid working rights for the EMEA countries
● Part qualified ACCA or ACA
● Good knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS
● Strong organisational skills
● Be highly motivated and able to meet deadlines
● Ability to work independently but also enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment
Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We are now a collection of the world's most iconic brands.
We're reimagining retail andbelieve the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We've never been afraid to push forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We're not sitting back - there's no room for hesitation.
Finding the fearless.
To stay ambitious, we need an Assistant Group Accountant who will embrace our heritage as we look to elevate our future. We're looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for our business. Our people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise - whether that's luxury fashion buying or sportswear analytics.
The opportunity.
We have an opportunity for a talented Assistant Group Accountant to join our high performing Group finance function here at Frasers Group Shirebrook Head Office. Our Group team provide reporting, analysis and insight on Group financial activities across the multiple brands that make up Frasers Group. As a PLC with a £4bl turn over, the opportunity to grow your career in a fast paced and dynamic environment is one for the bold.
The responsibility.
Statutory financial statements (UK GAAP - FRS102):
● Preparation and review of statutory accounts including coordinating with Group Accountants, Management Accountants and External Auditors
● Use of CCH software to prepare the Group's subsidiary statutory financial statements
● Assist with keeping the Group's company database of approx. 500 companies up to date
● Oversee submission process to Companies House
Group financial statements (IFRS):
● Analysis of key areas of the Group accounts for correct accounting treatment, including assisting Group Accountants with:
○ IFRS 9 fair value of hedge accounting and equity investments
○ IFRS 16 Lease accounting (including discount rates and impairment review)
○ Impairment reviews of subsidiary investments/receivable balances, Goodwill & Intangibles
○ IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting
○ IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
● Assist with the integration of new consolidation software
● Assist with the completion of the Group Consolidation file
● Own the data gathering for key parts of the Annual Report such as:
○ Related Party transactions
○ Remuneration (including staff numbers)
○ Environmental disclosures
○ Investment property workings
○ Parental guarantees
Corporation Tax
● Work with the Tax Manager and external tax advisors to assist with preparation of Corporation Tax returns
● Use of CCH software to assist with iXBRL tagging
The privilege.
An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless.
The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles - you will:
● Think without limits and take the team with you
You will see the possible in impossible and will be open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for the business.
● Own it and back it
You will take pride in what you do with confidence, but not overconfidence. It's important you take ownership of your decisions, stand by your convictions and reason with contradiction.
● Not hesitate and act with purpose
You will ask for forgiveness - not permission. You will be comfortable juggling multiple projects acting both decisively and instinctively without support from managers.
● Be commercial and customer-focused.
You will be creative and analytical, balancing big-picture trends and detailed commercial performance. You will have a forensic commercial mindset, always considering the commercial impact of any decision.
The person.
● Valid working rights for the EMEA countries
● Part qualified ACCA or ACA
● Good knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS
● Strong organisational skills
● Be highly motivated and able to meet deadlines
● Ability to work independently but also enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment