Financial Accountant - Newly Qualified
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Scotland, Edinburgh
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Nov 12, 2019
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Transport & Rail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Supporting the Group Finance Mangager in the timely delivery of monthly accounts & annual accounts to agreed timelines; along with supporting the development of financial proccess and controls to ensure the integrity, accuracy and reliability of the financial information.
Client Details
Our client is a global Plc who are are at the forefront of what they do.
Description
- Key role in the preparation of half year and full year consolidated accounts and related analysis packs for senior management
- Key role in the preparation of monthly consolidation including review and resolution of queries
- Own the preparation of UK statutory accounts and tracking of overseas statutory accounts status
- Prepare quarterly financial statements for bank reporting purpose
- Prepare balance sheet and related analyses, including covenant ratios and debtors days
- Review of buisness actual, forecast and budget cash flow and balance sheet submissions
- Review and resolution of intercompany mismatches
- Member of the internal audit team on one or two assignments a year across the group
- Liaison with external auditors
- Develop guidance for impact of new accounting standards
- Prepare annual impairment models relating to intangible assets and other assets
- Participate in projects
Profile
- A qualified accountant (CA/ACA or equivalent)
- Ability to communicate confidently at all levels across the Group, particularly with senior and executive management
- High levels of drive and initiative with the ability to problem solve and think analytically
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with Oracle HFM would be an advantage
- Good organisational skills including the ability to identify deadlines and prioritise work
Job Offer
A competitive package and exceptional development opportunities are on offer for the successful 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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