Group Accountant - First Step from Practice
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Kent
- Salary
- £42000 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jul 5, 2019
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- Job Role
- Group Accountant
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Great opportunity for qualified candidate looking for their first step into industry to join an FMCG company based in Kent.
Client Details
Established FMCG business based in North Kent are looking for a Group Accountant.
Description
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, your key responsibilities include:
Assist in the preparation of the Group's monthly management reporting pack, analysis and commentary for presentation to the Board.
Provide input into the preparation of quarterly Group consolidation, along with the review, investigation, and resolution of intercompany variances.
Support the preparation of annual Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements, and associated disclosure notes.
Assist in the provision of information for tax purposes to external advisors and reviewing of tax computations.
Support the preparation of the Group's annual budget and the management of the ongoing forecast
Assist in maintaining appropriate Group wide accounting policies, procedures and controls and preparation of accounting technical papers and provision of technical advice.
Provide input in the review, improvement and implementation of new financial controls and reporting processes to maximise efficiencies.
Developing relationships with operations, senior management and the wider finance function to allow efficient and timely information flow.
Profile
Must have consolidations experience
Strong technical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Qualified ACA/ACCA ideally coming straight from practice
Advanced excel and Microsoft skills
A proactive approach to finding solutions to business and system problems
Job Offer
The Group Accountant is paying £45,000 + bonus and other 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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