Operational Accountant
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United Kingdom - West Yorkshire - Leeds -
Job Description
- Co-ordination with overseas Operating Companies to ensure complete and timely reporting in accordance with relevant accounting standards and in line with the Group reporting timetable.
- Providing advice and guidance to Operating Company finance teams to assist them in meeting their reporting obligations in the most efficient manner.
- Preparation of commentary and analysis for the Group and Property management accounts and budgets for the respective Boards.
- Monitoring and analyzing Operating Company performance.
- Maintaining the process documentation for group reporting procedures, ensuring accuracy and updates on a timely basis.
- Assisting with the external audit, including supporting the Group Reporting Manager with timetabling and the day-to-day running of the audit.
- Contributing to the production of the Group Annual Review by the preparation of schedules, notes and commentary.
- Assisting in providing support to Operating Companies in training and developing staff in the efficient use of the consolidation system.
- Analyzing and reviewing developments in financial reporting standards and work with the Group Reporting Manager and the Operating Companies to ensure compliance with external GAAP and our accounting policies.
- Assisting in providing guidance to Operating Companies on the application of Group accounting policies to specific issues or transactions.
- Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities