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Reporting Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, London
Salary
£60000 - £70000 per annum
Closing date
Jun 14, 2019

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Leisure & Hospitality
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

An opportunity has arisen for a Reporting Accountant to join the high-calibre finance team for a high-profile football club based in central London.

Client Details

My client is a football club based in central London.

Description

  • Manage the interim and year end audit processes, including being the main point of contact for external auditors
  • Ensure timely and efficient production of statutory accounts under UK GAAP for all companies within the Group
  • To be familiar with and keep abreast of latest accounting requirements / standards and company law and apply as necessary to the Group's financial reporting.
  • Assist with other finance related projects and ad-hoc requests for information.
  • Gain a detailed understanding of processes currently in operation within each location and identify key controls and risks.
  • Conduct internal financial control audits and ad-hoc projects requested by Management across the business.
  • Assist in the identification of best practice and consistent standards to be rolled out across the business.
  • Identify and implementing reasonable procedures to ensure the Group complies with recently introduced Corporate Criminal Offence legislation
  • Assist in testing and evaluation of internal controls related to the Group's accounting and financial reporting functions.
  • Work with our tax advisors ensure timely production of corporate tax computations
  • Ensuring VAT is properly accounted for across the Group
  • Managing the reporting and compliance requirements of the Group's overseas subsidiaries
  • Responsibility for compliance with other applicable taxes and filings including, but not limited to, Employment Taxes (domestic and overseas), MOSS, EC Sales Lists, Distance Selling, FEU.
  • Managing any ad hoc tax enquiries.
  • Being the tax specialist point of contact for the company on all UK tax related issues

Profile

The successful Reporting Accountant is likely to be leaving an audit/public practice role or making their 2nd move within industry. Specifically you will need the following:

  • Professional finance qualification - ACA/ACCA or CIMA
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP desirable
  • Experience with group consolidations desirable
  • Experience within the leisure and sport sector desirable
  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for sport would be good but not essential

Job Offer

The successful Reporting Accountant will receive a basic salary up to £70,000 + benefits.

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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