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Corporate Reporting Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Wiltshire, Chippenham
Salary
£45000 - £50000 per annum
Closing date
Aug 6, 2019

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

Job Details

An opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Reporting accountant to join the central finance team reporting to the Head of Corporate Reporting.

Client Details

Leading logistics business, based in Chippenham.

Description

As the Corporate Reporting Accountant you will have responsibility for:

  • Planning, co-ordination and preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts, the relevant announcements and the Half Year Report. This involves clear communication and interaction with the rest of the Central Finance team, as well as other internal departments and external service providers.
  • Co-ordination and planning of the Group Audit, preparation of information required for audit and monitoring of progress. Interaction with the auditors and liaison with internal finance teams.
  • Preparation of Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Board papers.
  • Planning, co-ordination and preparation of the UK and Ireland subsidiary companies and joint venture statutory accounts.
  • Review and interpretation of technical accounting pronouncements and assessment of their impact on Group reporting (management and statutory).
  • Provide control, analysis and reporting of other Corporate Reporting areas such as share schemes, pensions, captive insurance company reporting and property provisions.
  • Ad hoc reports/projects.

Profile

  • Qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Experience of statutory reporting process for groups of companies including a plc essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experienced PC user, especially Excel. Knowledge of Hyperion would be advantageous.
  • Up to date knowledge of both IFRS and UK GAAP, plus interested in technical issues/problem-solving. Detailed knowledge of accounting for share schemes advantageous.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work accurately under pressure, plus flexible to the needs of the business during key reporting periods.

Job Offer

Up to £50k + 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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