Job Description

You will work with the Head of External Reporting to ensure completion of the Group’s annual and interim report and statutory accounts for subsidiary entities. You will be a key contact in liaising with the external auditors to ensure a timely and efficient audit process. You’ll be joining a close-knit team currently in place.

• To work cross-functionally to successfully complete the Group’s Annual Report and Interim Report to specified deadlines
• Support finance colleagues across the business on complex/non-routine accounting matters
• Ensure the Group remains fully prepared and compliant with new accounting standards as they need to be adopted/ implemented
• A key point of contact for the Group’s external auditors to ensure the seamless completion of the year end audit to specified deadlines
• Completion of trading entity statutory accounts in line with agreed reporting timeframes
• Assisting with complex technical accounting such as acquisition accounting, share based payments, earnings per share, hedge accounting, pension accounting and FX
• Additional Group projects as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified chartered accountant, preferably attained in a Big 4 firm, with relevant post qualification experience. PLC experience would be an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, inclusive of IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 experience
• Experience preparing/auditing Group consolidated accounts for large multinationals
• Strong analytical ability and excellent numerical skills
• A results driven approach that focuses on accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven experience and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently, whilst also being a team player
• Excellent IT skills