Our Client Our client is a financial services firm who have grown over the years including by acquisition They have offices throughout the uk and require a Financial Accountant to work out of Reading. Role Purpose The statutory and financial reporting requirements for our client are becoming ever more complex, both in the expanding size of the corporate structure and the impact of IFRS accounting standards. As they continued to be on the acquisition trail, this role is required to work with the Head of Management Accounts and the Head of Statutory Reporting to assist with the group consolidation process, hive up of acquired businesses and be the key point of contact during the external audit process,. Responsibilities Supporting consolidation process, statutory accounting and other group reporting VAT reporting and aligning of VAT group Providing key data for corporation tax reporting Ensuring the smooth running of the external audit process Assisting with Integrating the finance functions of acquired companies Assisting with company hive ups and simplification of group structure Carrying out internal audits and risk assessments of the finance team's systems and controls Assisting with process improvements and development of group accounting manual Job requirements ACA is also a pre-requisite (not ACCA) thus need ACA qualified with 3-5 years' experience Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Experience of consolidations and merger and acquisitions accounting Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Strong analytical and report writing skills Good skills in Microsoft Office and other applications - strong Microsoft Excel skills would be especially beneficial Able to work with people at all levels both within the organisation and externally Willingness and potential to train others Discretion and confidentiality The Rewards In return the successful candidate with enjoy a competitive salary plus other associated employed benefits