Group Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
- Salary
- £38000 - £42000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jul 19, 2019
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The role of Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the external reporting, being the main point of contact for the external auditors. The successful candidate for the role must be bright, detail oriented and highly motivated, with a full ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification. This person will have an integral role in the interim and year end consolidation process, as well as external financial reporting.
Client Details
My client has gone from strength to strength, beginning as a pioneer in the distribution sector, growing to be at the forefront of the market. Excellent customer service, technical expertise and product innovation are at the heart of the business for our client. My client is passionate about offering no nonsense and efficient service locally and nationally, believing that speed, flexibility and responsiveness are the key elements to empowering and driving the business. As a business, they are passionate about investing in people, seeking to offer continuous development opportunities to all employees of all levels.
Description
The successful candidate for the role of Group Financial Accountant will be responsible for;
- Preparing the group consolidation of reports
- Management of the intercompany reconciliation process
- Work with operating companies across the group to ensure compliance
- Inform the wider Group of any changes to policies
- The preparation of the interim and annual accounts
- Leading as the key point of contact for external auditors
- Offering technical support to the Group function
- Preparing the statutory accounts
Profile
The ideal candidate must possess the following;
- Experience with producing accurate financial reports to deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of technical finance
- The ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confident in building relationships
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Be confident in making decisions
- A full and relevant financial qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
- A full UK drivers licence
Job Offer
an excellent offer is available for the right candidate
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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