Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform the technical analysis relating to group-wide accounting projects to enable the delivery of strategic, timely and accurate advice to the UK board.
• Develop revised processes resulting from key accounting projects and ensure successful implementation and communication within the appropriate departments.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of a governance framework to enable consistent and appropriate interpretation of accounting standards and group accounting directives.
• Working with the Financial Controller to engage and influence partners to ensure robust financial documents are produced.
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts in compliance with FRS101.
• Maintain the relationship with the external auditors to ensure audit information is acquired seamlessly from multiple partners across the business.
  • Act as key business partner to external and internal auditors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified ACA , ACCA , CIMA , CA or equivalent. Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. End to end process management and improvement experience. Experience working closely with auditors (internal or external). Knowledge of SAP and experience of a consolidation tool would be beneficial.