Group Financial Accountant

Job Description:

This is a remote position.

OM Search Consultants is delighted to be working with this innovative Manufacturing business in the Leicestershire region. Due to their recent success, they now require a Group Financial Accountant to work closely with the Senior Leadership team & support the CFO.

This is a great role for an ambitious and technical Finance Professional who has an eye for detail.

As the Group Financial Accountant, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Preparation of group consolidated monthly management accounts including financial analysis and commentary.
  
• Planning and preparation of consolidated group annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  
• Preparation of head office companies' management accounts, forecasts, budgets and year end audit requirements.
  
• Oversee and review the bookkeeping of head office company.
  
• Prepare tax computations for head office companies.
  
• Provide extensive support to the Group Financial Controller and CFO in the year end consolidation and group annual accounts process, including audit planning, preparation of group consolidation, technical papers and support on the production of the annual statutory accounts.
  
• Support the subsidiary statutory accounts process and review subsidiary statutory accounts.
  
• Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls ensuring compliance with corporate policy.
  
• Assist in delivering the group's internal audit plan.
  
• Assist with group treasury function, ensuring cash forecasting is accurate and managed.
  
• Build a highly effective relationship with operational and finance teams throughout the business.
  
• Ad hoc assistance / support to subsidiary finance teams as and when required.
  

The Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• Qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, FRS and IFRS accounting standards, laws and best practices.
  
• Ability to research new, upcoming financial reporting standards.
  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
  
• Excellent analytical mind with strong attention to detail and proven ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
  
• An ability to process, and present large data sets in a reader friendly format.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Self-starter with a desire to make a significant contribution to the wider business.