Job Description

My client, a market leader in their field in the UK who are rapidly developing have an exciting requirement for a Group Financial Accountant to join the team.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the successful applicant will enjoy a broad-based accounting role, with responsibility for group financial reporting and ensuring effective controls over inventory, cash, payables, receivables and payroll cycles. With a strong focus on financial and budgetary control, plus plenty of interaction with divisional finance teams this will involve:

• Cash Management - preparation of quarterly rolling cash forecasts, along with the review and subsequent distribution of the weekly Group Net Debt report.
• Monthly Management Accounts - providing timely group management accounts for review and taking responsibility for UK Corporate Overheads
• Year-End Accounts - manage detailed audit support in the UK, ensuring supporting reconciliations and records are available
• Financial Controls - identifying and mitigating financial control risks, whilst also ensuring the follow-up and resolution of external audit control points
• Budgeting and Forecasting - Compiling UK and Group budgets, preparing cash flow and balance sheet budgets, as well as quarterly forecasts for presentation to directors, bank and auditors

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven track record in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting. Excellent communication and IT skills. Technical know-how. Confident. Qualified Accountant or Finalist.