At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Group Reporting process and ensure accurate financial statements.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor team members and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial strategy and collaborate with senior leaders.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in technical accounting with strong IFRS knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
The role is accountable for the Consolidated Group Reporting and provides technical financial accounting expertise across the Group.
Responsibilities
- Own the Group Consolidation process and production of the group financial statements.
- Be the subject matter expert on IFRS accounting policies and act as a source of reference for the wider finance team, supporting technical accounting projects in relation to new accounting standards and business transactions.
- Act as the main point of co‑ordination on the group audit.
- Preparation of technical accounting papers and Accounting Matters Report for review and discussion by the senior finance leadership team.
- Responsible for the preparation of annual impairment reviews for investments, goodwill and other assets as required by IFRS9 and IAS36.
- Work in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer in supporting & maintaining a robust financial controls framework across the finance function.
- Support development of internal financial accounting training programme for the finance function.
- Provide expert technical/functional advice & counsel in responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data.
- Partner with a range of internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy/initiatives.
- Provide development support to team members.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) working in a technical accounting role.
- Highly advanced technical/functional knowledge including group consolidations.
- Demonstrable experience of applying IFRS to large groups.
- Intermediate/advanced excel user.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Team leadership & advanced engagement & influencing skills.
- Comfortable to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, building trusting and respectful relationships; manage, influence & negotiate with key senior stakeholders (up to c‑suite).
- Uses your own judgment to make decisions and elevate problems when necessary.
Nice to have
- Demonstrable hands‑on experience of using accounting systems (Oracle, Coda Dream and TM1 preferred).
- Financial modelling experience.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
We think you need these skills to ace Group Reporting Director
IFRS Accounting Policies
Group Consolidation
Technical Financial Accounting Expertise
Audit Coordination
Impairment Reviews
Financial Controls Framework
Internal Financial Accounting Training
