At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage monthly close processes and improve financial reporting for corporate entities.
- Company: Join a mission-driven environmental consultancy with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities for meaningful change.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a dynamic team while driving financial improvements.
- Qualifications: Part qualified accountant with experience in global, multi-currency environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking a Group Accountant to assist with the accounting for the Group’s corporate entities.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where there is significant scope for improvement and automation in close processes and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly close of the Group’s corporate holding companies, reporting in line with Group timelines.
- Intercompany recharge process for Corporate costs.
- Settlement and reconciliation of intercompany balances.
- Variance analysis of Corporate costs against budget.
- Ensure all invoices for Corporate entities are correctly coded, approved and paid on a timely basis.
- Post intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances with counterparties.
- Record debt interest and equity transactions.
- Work with the Group Consolidation Manager and Group Financial Reporting Manager to ensure accurate, timely lender reporting and compliance.
- Work with the Group Consolidation Manager to improve intercompany control processes and establish periodic intercompany settlement cycles.
- Support requirements for annual statutory audit.
- Assist with the Group’s transfer pricing calculations and liaise with Group Tax as appropriate.
- Support continuous improvements in Finance processes.
- Support Group Finance initiatives as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential Skills
- Experience of monthly close processes in a global and multi‑currency organisation.
- Part qualified accountant.
- Preferred Skills
- Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
- Experience of multi‑currency cash and liquidity management.
- Experience in a private equity‑backed or fast‑growth environment is advantageous.
- Behavioural Skills
- Comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities in an evolving environment.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a willingness to get hands‑on.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change in a growing, mission‑driven environmental consultancy.
- Exposure to a PE‑backed environment with high levels of senior leadership interaction.
- Hybrid working with flexibility during peak reporting periods.
- A dynamic, collaborative team where your contribution will have immediate impact.
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Monthly Close Processes
Intercompany Recharge Process
Settlement and Reconciliation of Intercompany Balances
Variance Analysis
Invoice Coding and Approval
Post Intercompany Transactions
Debt Interest and Equity Transactions Recording
