Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Scotland, Glasgow
- Salary
- £40000 - £43000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Travel Card
- Closing date
- Jun 14, 2019
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Transport & Rail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing accurate, timely and relevant information on financial and business performance. Key elements of the role include preparing monthly consolidated accounts for the various group companies within the business to strict reporting deadlines. Assist in the implementation of best in class financial systems and procedures to facilitate timely and accurate financial information on a monthly basis.
Client Details
My client is a PLC based in Glasgow, offering unrivalled career progression within the City Centre. They traditionally hire individuals with a practice background seeking a first move to industry.
Description
- Provide monthly consolidated financial accounts for the various business operations to agreed reporting deadlines
- Develop and enhance the existing group consolidation models and associate back-up schedules
- Assist in the implementation of best in class financial systems and procedures
- Prepared ad-hoc financial performance reports on an as require basis
- Assist in the annual statutory audit process for all group companies as required
- Design and implement intercompany accounting procedures for all group company transactions
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly group VAT returns
- Complete all property invoicing requirements and accounting for all company related transactions
- Assist the finance function with ongoing improvement of key internal control processes to insure their continued effectiveness in line with Group and best practice
- Assist in the documenting and maintenance of all financial processes and procedures
- Assist in the management of treasury and cash flow forecasting requirements within the group
- Assist in the implementation of agreed recommendations from external audits
- Define KPI requirements and develop reporting.
Profile
- ICAS newly qualified with excellent financial control experience and technical accounting acumen
- Superior knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365 products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A self-starter, highly motivated with a continuous improvement focus and attention to detail
- Experience of ERP level accounting systems
- Desire to progress within a rapidly growing organisation
Job Offer
- Salary of £40,000 - £43,000
- Pension employer contribution up to 9% (3% more than employee)
- Travel pass
- Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
- Unprecedented opportunities to progress
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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