Group Accountant

Overview

A multinational business is looking for an accomplished Group Accountant to join its team. The firm embraces flexible and hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team and work closely with the Finance Director of a £120m turnover firm, delivering accurate, transparent and comprehensive financial reports.
• Enhance the company's financial reporting function with consolidated financial analysis and commentary for the senior leadership team.
• Develop robust and transparent financial governance processes and procedures and ensure all entities within the group comply with relevant taxation requirements.
• Prepare the firm for external audits and support external reporting and compliance requirements.
• Manage intercompany accounts within the group and contribute to financial planning, forecasting and analysis.
• Uphold the firm's core values of collaboration, innovation, integrity and kindness; demonstrate composed, organised, and personable leadership while managing a small team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• Proven experience of leading a finance team and delivering management accounts, forecasting, financial planning, analysis, and external compliance and reporting.
• Experience working within a group structure and with intercompany accounts.
• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to develop robust governance and reporting processes.

The organisation is committed to building a diverse international team that is representative of all sections of society. They recognise that by encouraging innovative and creative ways of thinking and fostering an inclusive culture they will collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.