Group Finance Accountant - 12 month FTC in Glasgow

C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. Please note this will be on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Overview

You will work with the Head of Technical 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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 Group 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.
• Assist with statutory and monthly consolidation and group accounts.
• Additional Group projects as required.

About you

• 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.
• 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.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.