Group Accountant

Global Accounting Network are currently partnering with a sustainable technology company to source a Group Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified accountant looking to take their first step out of practice into industry. This team are known for progressing their employees and investing in their team.

Skills/experience required:

• ACA qualified (or equivalent).
• Newly Qualified through an audit scheme such as Big 4.
• External audit experience is essential.
• Someone who likes a challenge, is driven and motivated, can work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude!

Main responsibilities:

• Working on ad-hoc financial reporting tasks/projects as assigned.
• Preparation of the Board Pack, working with the FP&A team to prepare the budgeting pack.
• Assistance in the preparation of the year end Annual Report.
• Liaising with and advising subsidiaries on financial reporting matters, as well as others at a Group level.
• Contribute to the monthly Group Operating Report (management accounts) to meet Board requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group standards.
• Production of reports as required, including information for financial control purposes and for Treasury, Tax and M&A departments.
• Responsible for updating consolidation adjustment journals and control intercompany eliminations and seek explanations for variances.
• Contribute to the half and full year consolidated accounts ensuring compliance with group accounting policies, statutory requirements and IFRS.
• Reviewing and analysing submissions from businesses, partnering with the relevant finance teams to examine unexpected items.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries mainly under FRS 101.
• Assisting with external auditors in their audit budgeting.