Job Description

We are looking for assistance in the financial reporting of the UK business (two business units operating over one legal entity) and the preparation of reliable, timely and accurate financial information. To ensure that the Company uses effective financial controls and complies with all statutory and group obligations with regards to the submission of financial data and reports.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical accounting areas including hedge accounting, IFRS 16, IFRS 9
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with regards to both judgmental and technical accounting areas including provisions, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9
• Preparation of the balance sheet, cash flow and working capital budgets/forecasts
• Assist with the improvement balance sheet reconciliations including monthly analysis and commentary for senior management reporting
• Implement balance sheet analysis pack used for monthly reviews with the Finance Director (including a variance to prior year and analysis of risks and opportunities)
• Investigation and correction of balance sheet accounts, putting through corrective entries as appropriate
• Implement improvements to accounting processes eg. stock, FX, leases etc
• Liaise with the external and internal auditors and overseeing the external interim and year end audit
• Assisting internal and external auditors in the evaluation of the company control environment, implementing improvements of any control deficiencies found as a result
• Execution of period end financial close cut off and routines including the completion and submission of reporting requirements to the Group in accordance with Group reporting deadlines and procedures
• Assist with ensuring that we have robust financial controls and compliance in place with regards to corporation tax and VAT
• Completion of external reporting including but not limited to FCA returns, ONS, PSA and insurance returns
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with regards to corporation tax and VAT including identification and implementation of process improvements
• Assist in the preparation and submission of statutory accounts for the main trading entity and all related dormant entities
• Deputies for the Financial Reporting Manager as and when required
• Working on ad-hoc projects in line with companies strategy and growth plans

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Improvement in core processes and value for money
• Strong relationships with all key stakeholders
• Strong control environment measured via external and internal audit
• Successful annual audit process
• Ensuring the Companies adherence to legal obligations and tax returns
• Delivery of accurate monthly reporting to Group
• UK Financial Reporting Manager and UK Financial Controller
• Finance Business Partnering and Management Accounts team
• Group functions including Finance, Tax, Treasury, Company Secretarial, Risk and Assurance.
• Head of Finance - Commercial and Planning
• External stakeholders
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post qualification experience
• Proven experience of dealing with internal and / or external auditors
• Technically up to date and fully conversant with financial statement to IFRS and UK GAAP standards
• Keen eye for detail with an ability to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent skills in the use of Word and Excel
• Understanding of VAT and CT regulations