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Senior Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, West Sussex, Crawley
Salary
£50000 - £55000 per annum + bonus, pension, healthcare, parking + more
Closing date
May 31, 2019

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Transport & Rail
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The role is a newly created one. It is responsible for the external reporting of the group and tax compliance functions for the group of companies.

Client Details

My client is a an ambitious company. They are based in Crawley and are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant with extensive reporting experience to join the team as soon as possible.

Description

- Responsible for external reporting, including ownership of the annual and half year reporting process as well as leading the reporting to regulatory bodies and associated stakeholders.

- Management of the external audit process, including challenging the external auditors where required to optimise the business outcome whilst remaining compliant with accounting and auditing standards.

- Responsible for the review of monthly consolidated accounts before reporting to shareholders.

- Advising the CFO, Head of Finance and senior business management (as appropriate) on reporting matters.

- Advising the business on the technical accounting and reporting implications of business decisions.

- Assisting in the tender process for selecting new auditors and tax advisors.

- Key involvement in bond issuances and refinancing by group entities as appropriate.

Profile

- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

- 1 to 2 years post qualified experience, preferably Big 4

- Experience managing teams

- In depth knowledge of IFRS and statutory consolidation procedures

- Experience working with external auditors

- Knowledge of tax accounting preferable, as is knowledge of SAP and reporting tools.

- Excellent communication skills

Job Offer

The chance to work for a high performing finance team in a newly created role on a 6 to 12 month contract.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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