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Financial Accountant (Audit Experience Essential)

Employer
MJ Recruitment
Location
London, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 19, 2019

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Central London based PLC is looking for a qualified (ACA or ACCA) accountant with audit experience who undrestands tight contols. Work will be split between supporting the UK business, improving controls and procedures and integrating UK Finance into Group Finance (C.2bn Euros) You will focus on:- Prepare and coordinate all day to day accounting activities of the UK head office entities with weekly, monthly and annual statutory reporting Assure financial integrity and transparency of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with accounting standards and group policies for UK head office entities (IFRS and UK GAAP) Support group finance and operational teams with adhoc and regular activities including consolidated financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:- Hands on, timely delivery of weekly, monthly and annual group statutory accounting and reporting requirements accurately, in accordance with group policies. Daily accounting and multi currency cash management / reporting working closely with group treasury to ensure sufficient liquidity of UK head office entities. Ensure full compliance to the group control environment and policies in the UK for financial processes Proactively participates in finance committees to assist with group finance projects Account for and process financial statements and reports to accurately reflect the financial results of the UK companies and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Contribute to the preparation and analysis of management reporting information to support and inform management decisions with regards to financial planning, control and performance management processes. Assist with consolidation of management accounts for the Group with variance analysis of the UK and consolidated monthly accounts Assist on special projects which may include reporting process improvement, implementation of policies and procedures, FP&A and treasury support and integration of new businesses. Provide support for Group financial statement monthly and annual consolidation process. Formalise accounting processes and related policies for the UK companies in line with group. Prepare, validate and circulate accurate and timely weekly sales reports, ensuring integrity of data and explanations for key variances. Support UK transfer pricing review and group policy implementation. Support pricing analyst in preparation of analysis and related sales invoices. In order to be successful, you will be:- An experienced qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA from an accounting firm Progressive hands on experience in financial consolidation, statutory and management accounting, reporting, analysis and internal control Strong working knowledge of new UK GAAP and IFRS - ability to understand and interpret accounting treatments for new transactions or policy changes. Proven track record of delivering management and statutory accounts for a number of companies accurately, on time and successfully through the audit process. A positive team focussed mind-set focused and aligned on achieving process improvement - experience of undertaking formal and informal financial process reviews is essential

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